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doubt of the depositions on which they
were convicted scene. fitting objects
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A Proclamation was issued by Sir John Bowring in the Government
Gazette of 27th May Ultims granting
free pardon to return, Salernen, Bong-al-foong, and Age Alvares.
Concerning the three first named the Sheriff's letter herewith
eiosed will communiente full particulars, regarding the Cast pramed ( the subject of another letter from the Sheriff, siss enclosed) I have to remark that the intention with which he administered the
nosions true mentioned in the
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conviction secune doubtful, and the general impression at the time of
his sentence was that the act was
committed rather through the influence of some superstitions
belief in regard to himself than
prom
a
desire to injure
others.
I have the honor to be,
With the highest respect,
My Lord Duke
your Braces, Most Bedient Humble Servant, Maine
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