No 16, of 1844.--
Inclosure N. 3 in Despatch
1317.
1202_2 Colonial Department
AUG. 2
1844
- My Lord.
Government House, Victoria,
(Hongkong) March 11th, 1844-
198
In obedience to Her Majesty's Gracious Commands, I have the honor to
submit a copy of Ordinance No21, passed by the Legislative Council of Hongkong, defining
as regards Slavery in this Colony
in the Colonial Department-
I have the honor to be-,
My Lord,
Your most Obedient Humble Servant
To the Landholders. 6th March, 1844.
From For Henry Pottinger
The Right Honorable
Lord Stanley,
&c.