43 have been placed at every point to ensure that no evasion is possible, and he has regularly paid duties, and never tried to smuggle. Likewise, there is a Customs house at her destination. Why then were duties collected on the high seas?
The Canton Customs may disclaim the act, but Petitioner is sure they dare not act thus. Your Petitioner only makes this representation with a view to the recovery of his vessel, and as duty bound will ever pray etc.
Extract from another Petition
The Cheung Sha & Macão Boat had $1000
The Sik Hoi & Houghing - boat $199
The Kong Mew & Houghing-boat $280
The Shek-Ki loughing boat $800