and we
therefore beg that His Excellency the Governor will
not deliver
up
the said
prisoners to the Chinese Authorities
until
we have had
an
opportunity of ascertaining the facts and the truth or otherwise
of
the said charges made against
the said Jang a chun and
others. We
are
instructed
that we shall be able to obtain certain information that may greatly influence His Excellency regarding the disposal of the prisoners.
We respectfully ask that
forty-eight hours' notice may be given to us
before any
order
be made for the rendition
of
the prisoners
in question.
We have …
(Signed) Stephens & estalmes
Solicitors.
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