VingKong, 8th May 1872.
8th
Commodore Shortt
to
Governor Sir Arthur Kennedy, K.C.M.G., C.B.
M.M. Steamer "Ava"
Replies that the application for aid was made by the Captain Superintendent of Police on behalf of the Marshal, and that it was not afforded being contrary to the Regulations.
Enclosure N. 4. in Governor Sir Arthur Edward Kennedy's Despatch No. 15 of 9 May, 1872.
Copy
C. 5621
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Hongkong, 10th May, 1872.
Understanding that the circumstances connected with the late arrest of the Messageries Maritimes Steamer "Ava" are being reported to the Secretary of State I think it advisable to make some observations on the subject.
I have already informed the Judge that the Treaty or Convention under which the Messageries Maritimes claim...
The Honorable Cecil Smith, Acting Colonial Secretary.