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he had violated, and that he should be informed that the Hong Kong Government would not return the value of the junk and opium to him.
13. The proceeds have accordingly been paid into the Colonial Treasury. Of course if the master of the junk should appeal to the Courts of Law against my decision, I shall afford him every facility for doing so.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most Obedient humble servant,
W. Hennessy.
Governor
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Perusal of papers forming enclosures in Governor Hennessy's Despatch No. 32 of 11th June 1877 relative to a seizure of Opium by a Chinese Revenue cruiser at Cape D'Aguilar
From Whom Dubjursk
Date
1876
October 30 Harbor Master Forwards depositions of No. Shun H. (G. Thomsett), Master of the junk, regarding her seizure by a Chinese Driver
November
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Crisan Forwards depositions of Mr Baird & three Chinese employés at Cape d'Aguilar Light, relative to the above.
2 For the Colonial Secretary to transmit to H. M's Consul, Canton H. C. Wodehouse papers in connection with this Case.
6 H. M's Consul, Canton States that he has laid the matter before the Vice Mayor of Canton.
20 Colonial Secretary Demands from the Chinese Govt by Notification, 6.My Authorities early compliance with claims made by this Govt for delivery of junck & cargo.