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Am Consulate. Canton 18th June 1875-

18th June 1876-

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 10th inst with reference to the capture of the British Steamer "Carisbrook" by the Canton Customs Cruiser "Peng Chai Hai" off the Coast of Hainan and in reply to state the "Pirates" were found landing goods at a place called Ching lan and taken possession of by the Customs Officers.

(Signed) Cecil C. Smith

Acting Colonial Secretary

pending enquiry. His Excellency would feel obliged by your taking such action in the matter towards complying with Sir Cecil's request as may be possible, and would be glad to learn particulars as to the nature and amount of the security which may be required if the application can be granted.

(Signed) Cecil C. Smith

Acting Colonial Secretary

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N:29 Am Consulate. Canton 18th June 1875- 18th June 1876- I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 10th inst with reference to the capture of the British Steamer "Carisbrook" by the Canton Customs Cruiser "Peng Chai Hai" off the Coast of Hainan and in reply to state the "Pirates" were found landing goods at a place called Ching lan and taken possession of by the Customs Officers. (Signed) Cecil C. Smith Acting Colonial Secretary pending enquiry. His Excellency would feel obliged by your taking such action in the matter towards complying with Sir Cecil's request as may be possible, and would be glad to learn particulars as to the nature and amount of the security which may be required if the application can be granted. (Signed) Cecil C. Smith Acting Colonial Secretary

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pending enquiry.

His Excellency would feel obliged by your taking such action in the

with Sis

realter towards complyzing I fervois request as may be possible, and would be glad to learn particular as to the nature and amount of the security which may be required

if the application

I have se

can be

be granted .

(Signed) Cecil C. Smith

Aching Colonial secretory

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Am Consulate. Canton 18th June 1875-

18th June 1976-

I have the honor to acknowledge.

the receipt of your despatal Wray of the 10th wist with reference to the capture of the British Steamer » Carisbrooké " by the Canton Customs Quiser " Peng Chat Hai off the Coast of Nainan and in reply to state the Parisbrote was found landing goods hear s place called Ching lan and taken "possession of by the levstomes Officers

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