CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928 — Page 67

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Sir,

Canton.

17th August, 1928.

"Tean" Piracy 27.5.28.

We refer to our recent conversation in

connexion with the piracy of above vessel and now

enclose two copies of Captain Histed's report,

also a summary of losses sustained.

We shall be obliged if you will kindly

submit the question of our claim to H.B.'s Minister

in Peking and advise us in due course whether or not

our claim can be preferred against the Chinese

Government.

We are etc.,

per pro BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.

(Sgd.) R. K. Rodger.

Agents, China Navigation Co. Ltd.

J. F. Brenan Esq., C.M.G.,

H. B. M's Consul-General,

Canton.

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