the Vestal convention of 1856 to apply only vessels engaged exclusively in carrying correspondence, as they hold that vessels
subsidized by either the English or French Government as Packets, will
be Chartered, or
actuale he within the scope of Art V. of the Convention, provided they Conveying correspondences, notwithstanding that they may
also be conveying Passengers and merchandizes; and if the "Tigre" Such a vessel is engaged. I am of opinion that the would come within the fair scope of the Convention.
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2nd Clarendon to the Prime, Foreign Office, May 19th 1869
Monsieur l'Ambassadeur,
I have the honor to inform Your Excellency, in reference to my letter of the 6th Instant and Your Excellency's letter of the 7th January repeating the arrest at Hong Kong of some sailors on board the "Tigre", Mesageries Steamer
Forige ffice, May 19th 1869
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I have referred to the Law Officers of the Crown Your Excellency's letter of the 22nd of this month, in further reference to mine of the same subject.
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