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being forwarded under directions received from the Foreign
Office on the 18th September 1899. He has been in prison
for some months and is being transported at the request
of the Authorities, as though his offence was a slight
one, they do not wish him to be at large on the Islands.
I am, Sir, &c.,
(sd.) W.F.M. Sinclair,
Actg. British Consul.
FONGKONG.
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