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raising various legal questions arising out of
The Chinese rendition application from Government for the certain persons alleged to have been implicated in the crime murder and piracy on board the British Steamer "Spark" in the month of August last; and
I am to inform you, in reply. That Lord Derby concurs in the draft in question, and will instruct Her Majesty's Consul at Canton to assist in preparing a Schedule defining the crimes under which a Chinese may be surrendered, as suggested by Lord Clarendon.
I am to return the original papers inclosed in your letter, in accordance with your request.
I am,
Your most obedient humble servant