In Prr H. Pottinger's of 1843.
2.170.
Sor
in 30 Hongkon 130
Heam Frigato "Queen
0.0
At Chasan - 24. October 12,
"I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt, this day, of f: Eigs letter WP. 2775 of the sythe Inst, and in reply to state my opinion that the appointment of Harbour Master at Chasan cannot be dispensed with long as It: His Forces shall continue to occupy Tinghae.
I accordingly enclose a statement of 4. Sheads personal Salary, and of the allowances of his Establishments sanctioned by me, together with a certificate of the period up to which they have been paid. The Amount which has been paid to ki W. Shead and his Departments, since the first nomination to the situation on 1th of December 1841, with be included in the General Statement of Charges which I have already sent Instructions to have prepared at Hong Kong, with the object Sir Hugh Gough GMB.
MM's Penimotenti son
14th October 1843.
Off Shanghai China: