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the arrest of the accused.
I have the honor to be, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient servant,
Frederick Stewart,
Acting Colonial Secretary
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Sir,
Messrs. Caldwell Wilkinson & Co.
50, Queen's Road,
Hongkong, 14th June, 1887.
In view of the possible release of the prisoner Ching Jan from Victoria Gaol for whose rendition we have applied on behalf of the Chinese Government.
We have the honour to send you applications for his arrest upon other grounds.
We have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servants,
Caldwell Wilkinson,
Fred. Stewart, L.&D.
Acting Colonial Secretary