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bo 4m. Consul the thanks of this Government as well as of that of Singapore, for his Endeavours (though unsuccessful) to obtain the release of the Vessel pending the enquiry have re (Signed) Cecil C. Smith
Acting Colonial Secretary
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Colonial Secretary's Office Hongkong 21st June 1878:
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No.29 of 18th inst. His Excellency the Administrator directs me to express to you on behalf of himself as well as cordially on the part of the Govt of Singapore his sincere thanks for the trouble which you took to obtain the release of the Cariebrooke on security pending the enquiry, and, as it was unsuccessful, too.
C. Brooke Robertson CB
Her Britannic Majesty's Consul,
Canton