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of Consular Courts.

In Despatch #P. 24 of

-News 23rd April lact Lord SStarky directed enquiry to be made as to the pumber of such prisoners and the cost of their maintenance and of

nquiry was

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presume such enquiry. made, as I find amning. other items of Resence in Sha John Bowrings Estimates a sum of £500 calculated

on this account, as

likely

to be received from the Superintendency of trade during the ensuing year.

I believe the Secretary

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of Stak for Foreign Affairs has sanctioned, thespayment

of expenses incurred in this respect.

17) have the honor to be, "With the highest respect,

Sir

Your Most 19 bedient

Stumble Servant,