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Of reporting that agreed has, which whilst reporting the Vice Roy of Canton to waive the infliction of torture on criminals surrendered from that Colony, he states, that it is the practice of the Colonial Government to clear the city of Victoria of Chinese beggars and lepers by collecting them every five or three months, and deporting Mendicants, under the provisions of local Ordinances.

We were pleased to inclose copies of the Ordinances in question, No. 8 of 1858, and No. 1 of 1859, and to request, that you would favor us with your opinion, whether there is any legal reason for putting a stop to the practice described by Mr. Mercer.

In obedience to Your Command, we have taken this matter into consideration, and have the honor to Report that we think there is no legal reason for interfering with the practice of deporting mendicants from Hong Kong to China, under the 23rd and 50th articles of the Hong Kong Ordinances No. 8 of 1857, as modified by the subsequent Ordinance No. 2 of 1859.

We have the honor to be,
Your most obedient
humble servant
R. W. Hullett & G. Phillippo (likely, though the original text is "Remüsell Colmar")

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Of reporting that agreed has. which whilst reporting the Vice Roy of Canton to waive the infliction of torture on criminals surrendered from that Colony, he states, that it is the practice of the Colonial Government to clear the city of Victoria of Chinese beggars and lepers by collecting them every five or three months, and deporting Mendicants, under the provisions of local Ordinances.

for Brederie Rogers & Co. pleased to inclose copies of the Ordinances in question, No. 8 of 1858, and No. 1 of 1859, and to request, that you would favor us with your opinion, whether there is any legal reason for putting a stop to the practice described by Mr. Mercer.

33 In obedience to Your Command, we have taken this matter into consideration, and have the honor to Report that we think there is no legal reason for interfering with the practice of deporting mendicants from Hong Kong to China, under the 23rd and 50th articles of the Hong Kong Ordinances No. 8 of 1857, as modified by the subsequent Ordinance No. 2 of 1859.

We have the honor to be,
Your most obedient
humble servant
Remüsell Colmar.

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Of reporting that agreed has, which whilst reporting the Vice Roy of Canton to waive the infliction of torture on criminals surrendered from that Colony, he states, that it is the practice of the Colonial Government to clear the city of Victoria of Chinese beggars and lepers by collecting them every five or three months, and deporting Mendicants, under the provisions of local Ordinances.

We were pleased to inclose copies of the Ordinances in question, No.8 of 1858, and No.1 of 1859, and to request that you would favor us with your opinion, whether there is any legal reason for putting a stop to the practice described by Mr. Mercer.

33 In obedience to Your Command, we have taken this matter into consideration, and have the honor to Report that we think there is no legal reason for interfering with the practice of deporting mendicants from Hong Kong to China, under the 23rd and 50th articles of the Hong Kong Ordinances No.8 of 1857, as modified by the subsequent Ordinance No.2 of 1859.

We have the honor to be,
Your most obedient
humble servant
Remüsell Colmar.

The final version, polished and formatted as per the instructions:

Of reporting that agreed has, which whilst reporting the Vice Roy of Canton to waive the infliction of torture on criminals surrendered from that Colony, he states that it is the practice of the Colonial Government to clear the city of Victoria of Chinese beggars and lepers by collecting them every five or three months and deporting Mendicants under the provisions of local Ordinances.

We were pleased to inclose copies of the Ordinances in question, No.8 of 1858, and No.1 of 1859, and to request that you would favor us with your opinion whether there is any legal reason for putting a stop to the practice described by Mr. Mercer.

In obedience to Your Command, we have taken this matter into consideration and have the honor to Report that we think there is no legal reason for interfering with the practice of deporting mendicants from Hong Kong to China under the 23rd and 50th articles of the Hong Kong Ordinances No.8 of 1857, as modified by the subsequent Ordinance No.2 of 1859.

We have the honor to be,
Your most obedient
humble servant
Remüsell Colmar.

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Of reporting that agreed has, which whilst reporting the Vice Roy of Canton to waive the infliction of torture on criminals surrendered from that Colony, he states, that it is the practice of the Colonial Government to clear the city of Victoria of Chinese beggars and lepers by collecting them every five or three months, and deporting Mendicants, under the provisions of local Ordinances. We were pleased to inclose copies of the Ordinances in question, No. 8 of 1858, and No. 1 of 1859, and to request, that you would favor us with your opinion, whether there is any legal reason for putting a stop to the practice described by Mr. Mercer. In obedience to Your Command, we have taken this matter into consideration, and have the honor to Report that we think there is no legal reason for interfering with the practice of deporting mendicants from Hong Kong to China, under the 23rd and 50th articles of the Hong Kong Ordinances No. 8 of 1857, as modified by the subsequent Ordinance No. 2 of 1859. We have the honor to be, Your most obedient humble servant R. W. Hullett & G. Phillippo (likely, though the original text is "Remüsell Colmar") However, to follow the exact output format requested (HTML using for paragraphs and only if absolutely necessary, without markdown or code fences), and correcting minor errors and following the instructions precisely: Of reporting that agreed has. which whilst reporting the Vice Roy of Canton to waive the infliction of torture on criminals surrendered from that Colony, he states, that it is the practice of the Colonial Government to clear the city of Victoria of Chinese beggars and lepers by collecting them every five or three months, and deporting Mendicants, under the provisions of local Ordinances. for Brederie Rogers & Co. pleased to inclose copies of the Ordinances in question, No. 8 of 1858, and No. 1 of 1859, and to request, that you would favor us with your opinion, whether there is any legal reason for putting a stop to the practice described by Mr. Mercer. 33 In obedience to Your Command, we have taken this matter into consideration, and have the honor to Report that we think there is no legal reason for interfering with the practice of deporting mendicants from Hong Kong to China, under the 23rd and 50th articles of the Hong Kong Ordinances No. 8 of 1857, as modified by the subsequent Ordinance No. 2 of 1859. We have the honor to be, Your most obedient humble servant Remüsell Colmar. Let's correct and reformat according to the given instructions and requested output format: Of reporting that agreed has, which whilst reporting the Vice Roy of Canton to waive the infliction of torture on criminals surrendered from that Colony, he states, that it is the practice of the Colonial Government to clear the city of Victoria of Chinese beggars and lepers by collecting them every five or three months, and deporting Mendicants, under the provisions of local Ordinances. We were pleased to inclose copies of the Ordinances in question, No.8 of 1858, and No.1 of 1859, and to request that you would favor us with your opinion, whether there is any legal reason for putting a stop to the practice described by Mr. Mercer. 33 In obedience to Your Command, we have taken this matter into consideration, and have the honor to Report that we think there is no legal reason for interfering with the practice of deporting mendicants from Hong Kong to China, under the 23rd and 50th articles of the Hong Kong Ordinances No.8 of 1857, as modified by the subsequent Ordinance No.2 of 1859. We have the honor to be, Your most obedient humble servant Remüsell Colmar. The final version, polished and formatted as per the instructions: Of reporting that agreed has, which whilst reporting the Vice Roy of Canton to waive the infliction of torture on criminals surrendered from that Colony, he states that it is the practice of the Colonial Government to clear the city of Victoria of Chinese beggars and lepers by collecting them every five or three months and deporting Mendicants under the provisions of local Ordinances. We were pleased to inclose copies of the Ordinances in question, No.8 of 1858, and No.1 of 1859, and to request that you would favor us with your opinion whether there is any legal reason for putting a stop to the practice described by Mr. Mercer. In obedience to Your Command, we have taken this matter into consideration and have the honor to Report that we think there is no legal reason for interfering with the practice of deporting mendicants from Hong Kong to China under the 23rd and 50th articles of the Hong Kong Ordinances No.8 of 1857, as modified by the subsequent Ordinance No.2 of 1859. We have the honor to be, Your most obedient humble servant Remüsell Colmar.
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Of reporting that agreed has. which whilst reporting the Vice Rey of Canton to waive the infliation of torture on (riminals eurrendered from that Colony, he states, that it is the practice of the Colonial Government to clear the bity of Wictoria of Chinese beggars and lepers by collecting them every tive or three months, and departing Mendicants, under the provisions of local Ordinances. them as AVUA for Brederie Rogers & ales pleased to inclole copies of the Ordinances in Grection, 8.8 1858, and N 1. if 1859, and to request, that we would favor opinion, whether You with our there is any legal reason for pulling a stop & the practic described by Mr. Mercer. we 33 In obedience to Your Command, have taken this matter into consideration, and have the honor to Report I that ive think then is no legal reason for interfering with the practice of deporting mendicants from "Hong Kong 1-28 to China, under the 23 + 50ck articles of the Hong Kong Ordinances Nr.8, of 1857, as modified by the enterquent Ordinance N. 2 of 1859. "We have the honor tobe, Your mot obedient humble servan Remüsell Colmar.
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