CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3] — Page 346

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that could give

teston for such a conclusion

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adopted.

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toguidance of offences of

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Murder on

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hard ships is

of the most important purpotes for mhuil the

Supreme Court at thoughing is Established. Authetter

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When

of the instance

of the Chinese Authorities,

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& include persous, guilty

of Serious Crimes agamist British law, sed properly Montuable Atrilesh hibunals

the 5. With Regard restons which you have

afeigned for gove prollldings

this matter

I agree with you in feeling

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