he could declare to the truthes, reference to his alleged iM-kontinent by the Spanish Authorities at "Manila, when his property confiscated on the seizure of the "Merchant Ship" "Maria Louise ?"

was

Through a considerable time

has clapsed. Mr Field has not sent

ine

any

such statement, and I have

reason to think he has no intention.

of doing so.

I also invited Mr Ideard. ân American Merchant at HongKong to call upon me, on the same subpot but he has not thought it recessary. to do so, although I am in a position to believe that Gensteman was largely

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interested in the large of the Maria Louise."

It is possible that both these Gentlemen may prefer to prosecute their claims before Her Majesty's

Consul at Manila

I have the honor to be

My Lord Your Lordship's most obedient.

Lilarmes

humble servant.

Governor.

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