No 27.
Sir,
Colonial Department
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Government House Victoria, (Hongkong) January 17th, 18/h
I am directed by His Excellency in Council to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. of the 16th Instant and to authorize you to put the Mat Building now used as a Church into a perfect state of Repair, though the Estimate you have submitted should be somewhat exceeded.
You will proceed in this work in consultation with the Reverend Mr. Stanton, and it will be advisable to have all the materials collected and prepared before you commence the work.
I am, &c.
Alexander I. Gordon, Deputy Land Officer.