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In case H.E. may be disinclined to accede to this request we have the honour to request on behalf of H.E. the Viceroy, that the whole of the papers in this matter may be forwarded to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, and that in the meantime prisoner be detained.
We have …
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Fatewell Wilkinson
Copy. From H. B. Morse, Consul at Canton
To the Hon. Actg Colonial Secretary
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British Consulate Canton
September 8, 1887.
Sir,
I have the honour to inclose, for the information of His Excellency the acting Governor, a Translation of a Despatch from the Tsungli Yamen in regard of the pending rendition case in Hong Kong.
I have not yet acknowledged it, purposing waiting until I hear from you
The Honourable
Grd Stewart L.L.D.
Actg Colonial Secretary