No 144
Sin.
11
A. 19. M's. Consulate, Canton, 13th October, 1886,
With reference to your despatch No 167 of yesterday's date, respecting the seizure of a man in Hongkong waters by Chinese Soldiers, I have the honour to state for the information of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government of Hongkong that I have to-day sent you the following telegram (partly in code form) : –
"Colonial Secretary, Hongkong. I your despatch of 12th October Chinese names of persons, boat and plans [are] omitted. Can you supply [them] by telegram"
The Hon'ble
S.
Stewart, M.D.
(Seal) Frater I have received
Lt A Frater
Actg Colonial Secretary Hongkong
Consul