Letter

JOHN KIRK, Her Majesty’s Agent and Consul-General to Mr. Hathorne, December 27, 1878

[Inclosure 2 in Mr. Hathorne’s No. 42.]

Mr. Kirk to Mr. Hathorne.

Sir: Your letter of 26th instant was delivered to me this morning. I at once forwarded a copy to Captain Earle, of Her Majesty’s ship London.

I am now informed that the negroes referred to by you have been sent back to the American bark Laconia, and that a full report of the circumstances of the case will be prepared for your information.

I have, &c.,

JOHN KIRK,
Her Majesty’s Agent and Consul-General.
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