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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