BURCHELLS.
A.W. BURCHELL. B.M.C.TRENCH.
H. H. MARSHALL.
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Hong Kong
Sir,
53689/5
5, The Sanctuary,
3.
Westminster, S.W.1.
29th December, 19 37.
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Chung Chi Cheung v. Rex.
We beg to report that we have to-day been served
with a Petition for special leave to appeal in this case.
We are having the necessary copies thereof made and will
shortly send one copy to Sir Grattan Bushe in accordance with
the usual practice.
2.
We shall be glad if you will kindly let us have
your instructions as to whether we are to enter a caveat and
brief Counsel to oppose the Petition in due course.
3.
The Petitioner is under sentence of death, the
execution being postponed for four months on the 16th October
last.
We are, Sir,
Your obedient Servants,
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
Downing Street,
S.W.1.
Burchells