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that a number

of Chinese had

been improperly confined in a close apartment, so as to be prejudicial to their health. The moment my · attention was called to the matter

(on

the 6th February) I directect

Mr. Mercer to institute an Inquiry -repetition of the charges

And as a

appeared in the same newspaper, I required farther Statements from the Superintendent of Police. Mr May's replies to Mr. Mercer's letters lippeared in the Hongkong + Gazette of 14th February a copy of

which was sent to the under

Secretary of State for

the

Colonies on the following day · I now enclose another copy.

information.

for your

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I have the honor to be, With the highest respurt,

Sir

Your most Obedient

Humble Servant

SherBonning