CO129-030 - Bonham - 1849 [8-12] — Page 89

to 84 of 1849.

Inclosure No. 4 in Despatches;

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in reply to Inclosure

From BL. Mr Bonham

24th August 1849.

87

Victoria, Hongkong,

23 August 1849.

I have this instant heard to my Great horror that a most atrocious murder has been last night committed on the person of His Excellency the Governor of Chekiang (or Chehkiang, or possibly ellacao is OCR error for "Chekiang"), who was attacked and shot at when riding close to the Barrier Gate and who, when slain, had his head severed from his body and carried away by his murderers.

I lose no time in bringing this sad calamity to your Excellency's knowledge as it is one in which all Foreign Powers, having Representatives with His Excellency Leu (or possibly "Lin", or other name) Imperial High Commissioner, are concerned.

EPT.

to 84 of 1849.

Inclosure No. 4 in Despatches;

Copy

in reply to Inclosure

From BL. Mr Bonham

24th August 1849.

87

Victoria, Honghong,

23 August 1849.

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I have this instant heard to my Great horror that a most atrocious murder has been last night committed on the person of His Excellency the Governor of ellacao, who was attacked and shot at when riding close to the Barrier Gate and who, when slain, had his head... severed from his body and carried away by his murderers.

I lose no time in bringing this sad calamity to your Excellency's knowledge as it is one in which all Foreign Powers, having Representatives with His Excellency Leu Imperial High Commissioner, Je. She. &c.

EPT.