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the steps taken by the Authorities at Manila in the seizure of the thep Maria Louise and-

I am unable bombody

which facts I am in my Affidavit.

After Descaped to the British Consulate as referred to in 19

my & Affidavit through the interventior the Consul at Manila, Mr. Hodgkins an buglishman who

was on board of the Maria Louise at the time of the seizure as my Assistant, Mr. Hagan &. Hollander who was also on board as Interpret. and seven Chinese servant 5 whom

, and who were-

I had employed all detained as prisoners on board.

Sound

the Maria Louise were,

intrors

their

were granted to

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Aborty at Cavité and at the time liberty they

- were set at liberty, that had no means whatever supplied to them for their support: Fore several days they remained withers any incans of support whatever until relieved and cared for by the British Consul at Manda,

The Chniese servants.

during the time of their inprisons. on board the Man of War - were heavily ironed and flogged for Me purpose of making them sign pepers and say that I had smuggled goods inh Spanish possessions.

Further prior to my-

: scape from Cavite to the Britch