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happen, however, that not in free 25th January 1869.

Seizures complained of were made. A dispatch to Secretary of State No 842 Para 5+6 (so far as it has reached), does not appear to have been received. Through some singular chance I am destined to keep the Consul advised of the most important events which take place near his residence).

What length of time may elapse before now a fresh "squeeze" of the traders be devised by the corrupt underlings of the "High Authorities", is impossible to foretell. I believe, however, that a vigorous and timely exposition of the evident justice and necessity of making reparation to the injured parties would greatly retard the recurrence of outrages like those complained of.

71. It is, however, at least satisfactory to have gained, even temporarily, a point of rest; and I shall not fail to watch for the earliest intimation of its being disturbed, so as to intervene, if possible, before fresh evils gather to a head.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant

Robert Francis McDonnell

Governor,

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244 E happen, however, that not in free 25th January 1869. Seizures complained of were made. A dispatch to Secretary of State No 842 Para 5+6 (so far as it has reached), does not appear to have been received. Through some singular chance I am destined to keep the Consul advised of the most important events which take place near his residence). What length of time may elapse before now a fresh "squeeze" of the traders be devised by the corrupt underlings of the "High Authorities", is impossible to foretell. I believe, however, that a vigorous and timely exposition of the evident justice and necessity of making reparation to the injured parties would greatly retard the recurrence of outrages like those complained of. 71. It is, however, at least satisfactory to have gained, even temporarily, a point of rest; and I shall not fail to watch for the earliest intimation of its being disturbed, so as to intervene, if possible, before fresh evils gather to a head. I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant Robert Francis McDonnell Governor,
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244

E

happen, havever, that not in free 25th Jamany 1869.

seizures complained of

were made. A Video

to Sery of State No 842 Paran 5+6

to have so far reached),

does an

grenily through

some

singular chance I

arn

ao

destined to Keep the Consul advised

to the most simportant wents which

lake place

10.

near his residence).

What length of time may

I elapse before

now

fresh "squeeze" of the

traders be devised by the corrupt hangusion

~

of the "High Aichorities", is impossible to fortell. I believe howwers that a

vigorous and

timely exposition of the

-

wident justice and messity of making reparation to the injured parties I world greatly retard the recurrence of outrages like those complained of.

71.

It is, however, at least satisfactory

642 2886

a

even

temporarily,

point of rest; and 2 shall not fail to watch for the earliest intimation of

to intervene, if

its being disturbed), so as

prosible, before fresh evils garter to a heade

I have the hover to be,

My Lad,

I for Lordship's most obedient

humble savant

Retail Frames Mandonnell

Governor,

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