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between the two parties, in the face of Heaven.

Tour Petitioner has already

received of $20, there is therefore

owing to him $1480, which he

prays

may

be paid .

And

your petitioner, etc.

Hong Kong, May

31. 1870.

Thue Translation.) (Sagnet) A. Lester

31/5/70.

?

(Copy)

Report of ategestrar General.

In accordance with the

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instructions of His Excellency the

Licut - Governor, I have seen the Master.

(Shan Sheri - Ting) of the Chinese

Junk which brought to this Port the

Survivors

of

HH. Mr. Gren-Boat

Slaney

and of the Caractacus, I have explaine

of the

very fully to him the views Government regarding the proposed deduction in the promised payment of $200 for the freight of the figs, with which the Vessel was partly loaded:

and although he states that the prigs - put on board before the

ship-wrecked crew

Engaged their

lo accede to

papuge, yet he is ready a deduction for the freight gained