under arrest to Canton. As heretofore, torture will not be used at their trial and examination.
Translated by (Barrister) J. H. Gordon
Canton, 16 March 188?
H. E. Goronach, Acting British Consul to Acting Colonial Secretary.
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Sir,
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Her Britannic Majesty's Consulate
Canton, 16 March, 188?
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No.48 of the 17 January in which, in reply to my Communications Nos.71 and 12 of the 14th December, you inform me that His Excellency the Governor thinks it would be well to let the Sieroy know what I have written to the Governor.
The Honorable
Frederick Stewart, L.R.S.
Acting Colonial Secretary