I entirely concur in the course recommended by the Attorney General.
5th February, 1869.
J. G. AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.
I entirely concur in the opinion of the Attorney General as to the course to be pursued in this case, and also in that of His Excellency the Governor as to the course which Mr. Ball took upon himself to pursue.
Hongkong, 6th February, 1869.
J. R. BRUNKER,
Major General,
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