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I have found no less than 41 cases

actually occurred. accounts of which have been given in the local press. Matters have now reached such a pass that trade on the inland waters of the province is being very seriously

interfered with.

I have the honour to enclose copy

of my despatch to the Viceroy on the subject of the last case where a launch plying between Hongkong and

Samshui under the British flag was taken possession

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of and looted. Finding my representations on

subject generally, both verbal and in writing, are of

no avail, I find myself obliged to bring the matter

to your notice.

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Your Excellencies a copy of the Consul's

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to request that you will direct the Viceroy of Canton

to immediately take steps for the apprehension of

these pirates and robbers, and for the prevention of

such outrages, which have a very damaging effect on

the Imperial Revenue and on trade generally.

I avail &c.,

(Signed)

Claude M. MacDonald.