C.S.O. N. 2252-
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17th October 1876.
Received 9th October 1876.
United States Consul,
David H. Bailey, Esqre,
to
The Colonial Secretary.
American Barque C.O. Whitmore. Requests that the Master and Mates of, at present under arrest be allowed to appear at the Consulate to give their testimony in the charge brought against them by the crew of the Vessel.
Enclosure No.3 in Governor Sir Arthur E. Kennedy's Despatch no 190 of 23rd October 1876.
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Sir,
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Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hong Kong. 9th October, 1876.
In reply to your letter N.474 of the 7th Instant I am directed to inform you by His Excellency the Governor that the matter referred to in your letter is now (at your request) in the hands of the Police Magistrate, with whose action His Excellency cannot interfere pending
To
D. H. Bailey, Esq.
United States Consul,
Hg Kong.