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for His Excellency's opinion in a matter relating to the proposed extradition
of
thirteen
Chinese prisoners.
2.
When I have received the
Minister's reply, I will write fully to Your Lordship on
the
subject.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord,
Most
obedient, Humble Servant,
(copy)
Governor to Sir Thomas Wade.
Sir,
2. 13 JUN 91
Government House,
Hong Kong, 12th April, 1881.
I presume Your Excellency has received by this time from Mr. Stewart: Her Majesty's Consul at Canton —
copies of
the correspondence he has had
with the Hongkong Government
respecting
his application for the extradition from this Colony of thirteen Chinese subjects charged with murder.
Sir Thomas Francis Wade, K.C.B.
Her Britannic Majesty's Minister Plenipotentiary,
etc.
Peking