CO129-167 - Sir Kennedy - 1874 [1-8] — Page 269

other

course

open

than to

let matters take their

official course.

I deny most distinctly having asked for information I assert that

01 Bond, and I apert

Mo

repudiation

there was whatsower of the intention of the Thip to take in leadlies bayond the limits of the Port- On the contrary I was told plainely and distinctly that they learlowity &C. would not be responsible for what the leaptain might do outside.-

Having left the Office of Mep" barlowitz &C. Twent

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to the Office of the Harbor Master and stopped the clearance of the Florencia :. After saw the Acting Attorney

this

I

Gennal to leave the case legally in his hands, and

the Admical

then called ou

and the leaptain of the Chinese Gun boat to ark

respective

support within their jurisdictions if needed.

I had nothing further

to do with the matter till

the 20th when the

Monday

Harbor Master reported that the "Florencia" had applied for a

clearance and was

requested.