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for me to attempt, for my own character, a similar vindication:—and I gladly forbear.

But the good cause, for which I have suffered, I leave to the public spirit of Englishmen, their consciences, their love of constitutional liberty, and their knowledge of law and right.

The rest I resign to fortune.

I am, Sir,

Your very obedient servant,

T. CHISHOLM ANSTEY,

Late Her Majesty's Attorney-General
for Hong Kong.

London
16th April, 1859.