Lord Stanley
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Sir,
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Foreign Office.
31st August 1868.
Before I received your despatch No.111 of the 12th of May, I had learned from Mr Consul Robertson and from the Colonial Office the particulars of the attempt made by certain Chinese armed junks to levy false duties on Chinese Fishing boats in the waters of Hong Kong.
Having fully considered the matter in communication with the Law Officers of the Crown, I have to acquaint you that there is no question but that the armed ...