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chent.
I trust His Excellency will be pleased to grant my request.
If there be any questions as to the release of Ching Sam beyond that day, I shall immediately apply to the Supreme Court for a Writ of Habeas Corpus.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your first obedient servant,
Holmes. S.. Henry I. Holmes.
Copy?
Carly
Attorney
Will the Acting Attorney General be good enough to advise in this matter?
1.) Frederick Stewart
Acting Colonial Secretary
14th June, 1887.
There is no doubt that if the accused applied for a Writ of Habeas Corpus it could be granted. Under these circumstances he may be discharged, but care should be taken that the Chinese Authorities are in a position to arrest him.
[annotation by hand: charge of Edis. J. Ackroyd.]
St John er 1887.
Acting Attorney General
Submitted that Mr. Holmes be informed that his client...