Against the right of search of American vessels, and against the authority of any nation to take from an American ship, an American citizen, belonging to such ship; criticism and complaint have been made that a capital offence has been committed, and then only upon warrant of a proper character.
In conclusion, permit me to express to you, my acknowledgement of the many acts of kindness that I have received in my official position from His Excellency the Governor, and yourself, and other Superior officers of this Colony, and to state that at all times I have made it my especial obligation to expect from my Countrymen here, under my control, a due regard and obedience of the laws of this Colony.
Believe me, &c., (Signed) James Keenan, U. S. Consul.
To M. J. Mercer, Esqt, Coll Secretary, Hong Kong.
True Copy,
Colonial Secretary.
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Believe me, R., (Signed) James Keenan,
M. J. Mercer, Esoft, Col : Jeety,
Honighing.
U. S. Consul.
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Colonial Secretory.
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