I therefore would recommend the discharge of the prisoners. (signed) I. Russell,
Acting Attorney General.
14th August, 1876-
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No 682
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Hong Kong, 15th August, 1876.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Sir
In reply to your letter of the 5th Instant addressed to the Harbour Master here announcing that certain prisoners were forwarded for confinement in Victoria Gaol in conformity with an order of a Naval Court at Manila, I am directed by His Excellency The Governor to inform you that, although with reluctance, His Excellency
#B3.1.1's. Acting Consul,