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Magistrate of Shangyuen, in Keangton, whom on the 20th of last month (21st Nov?) Mandatory instructions were given by the Governor Meying, Magistrate of Shangquon in Keangseor, and the said Woo, late Envoy then informed, that the Murray Davis had on 11th day of that month (20th November) forwarded a Communication respecting a Sinan flerk(?) words of that Despatch.) "When the above came to me (the Governor) I found that the fishing smackes, when going on a cruise, receive "paceports" from the local Mandarins, which are furnished by the Provincial Treasurer to the Magistrates; and these again give them to the fishing boats, to furnish means for investigation How could then in the present case of issuing paceports to fishing boats, the Sinan Clerk go of his own accord to Hongkong sell them there, so that both man and boat have been detained.
"The territory of Hongkong belongs to England and none ought to go there and levy duties. It ought therefore to be thoroughly investigated whether or not the said clerk made a pretence for extortions.
"After therefore first addressing a private letter to the Envoy Davis, that he might give orders to the Magistrate to give up (the "flerk") to the Kowloon Officers for trial, I now direct the said Woo, to act immediately in obedience to my orders proceeding to the Kowloon Office, and acquainting the Tacpang Commandant, and Bailiff therewith, that they may institute a minute investigation. They will then ascertain for what reason the Sinan Clerk went of his own accord to Hongkong, in order to sell passes, and whether or not he has practiced extortions. And as soon as the truth has been established, let them on that very day send it to me.
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