2
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3.
It is hardly necessary to emphasize the
deplorable impression which will be created if, in
the event of the Canton Government taking no
satisfactory action, the British Government
allows this flagrant act of piracy of a British
ship involving as it did the removal of two
British Mercantile Marine Officers from their ship
and a deliberate attempt on the life of one to go
unpunished.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Wd. Southor.
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Officer Administering the Government.