CO129-117 - Public Offices - 1866 — Page 427

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Yours (Signed) H. Pedder

to

Sir

In 3404/6825

Fancheng. January 25th.1896

I have received your despatch

of the 20 ult - reporting the steps taken in the matter of the arrest of a

British subject naturalised by Murderers in the interior.

I have to express my entire approval of the course pursued by you in this affair and of the judgment and energy you displayed.

H. Pedder Esq

Britis, and some his friends, who live at and near Fancheng) he was duly registered in this Consulate in which his certificate of naturalisation is retained.

I may add that he bears a good character; and the Taotai here (a thoroughly good officer) said yesterday that, merely speaking, it was likely, that the man (considering himself an entirely Englishman) refused to pay some New Years' "Squeeze" that a Chinese would have been afraid to deny to the understrappers who claimed it, and was falsely charged by some (out of mischief in revenge. It is well known that such things can be done in China.

To have more to say about this case shortly.

Yours (Signed) H. Pedder

to

Sir

In 3404/6825

Fancheng. January 25th.1896

I have received your despatch

of the 20 ult - reporting the steps taken in the matter of the arrest of a British subject naturalised by Murderers in the interior.

I have to express my entire approval of the course pursued by you in this affair and of the judgment and energy you displayed.

H. Pedder Esq