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to the Custom Authorities that the Singapore Government on behalf of that of Britain is prepared to support the security for the release of the steamer which will be offered by the Agents pending a final decision; and I have no doubt it will greatly facilitate matters.
I have &c.
(Signed) J. Robertson,
Consul
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Brit. Consulate Canton, 22nd June 1875.
With reference to the case of the British steamer Thistle seized by the Canton Custom House Authorities for breach of the 47th Article of the Treaty of Tientsin, I have the honor to state, for the information of His Excellency the Administrator, that the proceedings instituted against the vessel before the Waikwan or Superintendent of Customs and myself terminated...
He For. Brit. C. Smith
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