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the moiety expected from them, viz. £104. But M. Kitto refused to pay on the ground that his share was only the registered interest and Williamson had the beneficial interest in the Ship. The Crown Lawyer have confirmed that view.

But then this Williamson seems to be little better than a man of straw. He is at this moment Mate on board of an outward bound ship from the Port of London. The Hong Kong Government (which is itself the party interested) says in the present despatch, very wisely in my opinion, that there is little use in going against a man of no substance; and under all these circumstances I am inclined to think that any appeal to this Williamson would be fruitless, and that it is better to let the matter drop.

To sue him would involve delays and expense for which we should not get compensation - merely to apply to him on the ground of his regard for his own credit would be suitable and useful if he were an established merchant in the City of London, but little benefit could be expected from a seaman who doubtless lives from hand to mouth.

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Elinor.

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399 the moiety expected from them, viz. £104. But M. Kitto refused to pay on the ground that his share was only the registered interest and Williamson had the beneficial interest in the Ship. The Crown Lawyer have confirmed that view. But then this Williamson seems to be little better than a man of straw. He is at this moment Mate on board of an outward bound ship from the Port of London. The Hong Kong Government (which is itself the party interested) says in the present despatch, very wisely in my opinion, that there is little use in going against a man of no substance; and under all these circumstances I am inclined to think that any appeal to this Williamson would be fruitless, and that it is better to let the matter drop. To sue him would involve delays and expense for which we should not get compensation - merely to apply to him on the ground of his regard for his own credit would be suitable and useful if he were an established merchant in the City of London, but little benefit could be expected from a seaman who doubtless lives from hand to mouth. 31 Oct. Elinor. * 1
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399 the moiety expected from them, vrigt ₤104. But M. Kitto refused The Garand that his share, becacor Le to pay was only the registered Pines and Williamson had the beneficial interest in the Ship. The Crown Lawyer have confirmed that view. But then this Williamson seems to be little better than a man of straw. He is at this moment Mate on board of an outward bound ship from the Port of Gast London. The Hong Kong (which is itself the party interested) says in the present despatch, wisely in very my opinion, that there is little use in going against a man of no substance; and under all these circumstances I am inclined to think that any appeal to this Williamson would be fruitless, and that it is better to let the Anatter drop. Zo To see him waild involve delays and expense for which we should ho get compensation i- merely to apply to him on the ground of his regard for his own credit would suitable and useful be if very he were an established merchant in the City of London, little benefit hit could be of with a Leaman who doubtless lives from hand to mouth.. THE 31.0 ct.. Elinor. * 1
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the moiety expected from them, vrigt ₤104. But M. Kitto refused

The Garand that his share, becacor

Le

to pay was only the registered Pines and Williamson had the

beneficial interest in the Ship. The Crown Lawyer have confirmed that

view.

But then this Williamson

seems to be little better than a

man

of

straw. He is at this

moment Mate

on

board

of

an

outward bound ship from the

Port of

Gast

London. The Hong Kong (which is itself the party interested)

says in the present despatch,

wisely in

very

my opinion, that there

is little use

in going against

a man of no substance; and under all these circumstances

I

am

inclined to think that

any appeal to this Williamson would be fruitless, and that

it is better to let the Anatter drop.

Zo

To see him waild involve delays and expense

for

which

we should

ho

get compensation

i- merely to apply to him on the ground of

his

regard for his own credit would

suitable and useful

be

if

very

he were an established

merchant in the City of London, little benefit

hit could be

of

with a Leaman who doubtless

lives from hand to mouth..

THE

31.0 ct..

Elinor.

*

1

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