CO129-106 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1865 [8-9] — Page 56

to vouch

for it's

it's truth that he

was rewardedi

with a bullow by the Chinese Authorities.

I been thus particular about

have

Chui apos

in

Consequence

of Your

as

ti Lord

Excellency's strong impression

Grey's decision.

have to note that the 3 cases

of escaped criminals mentioned to

you

are

uther advanced at this date, and

No

farther

that two more are re

f

reported this day.

I have the

(Signed)

Mr. P. Mercer,

Acting Gorusson

and Commander n chief

Wade

Peking July 14th 1865.

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In continuation of my Despatch

of this day's clate [ I have to inform you

on

the

that

th Instant I received) a Communication

fum. His Highnes the Prince of Kung,

requesting me to bring to the notice of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

a report forwarded by Freilin, Acting Governor General of the Two Kuang, of the rendition by the Heonghing Government of a purale and rebel named How

yü. 1 The Acting Governor General actina ledges his obligations to your Excellency, of whom

His Excelleney

M. D. Mercer,

✓

tien.