No: 17 of 1844.
Arch. No. 1 in Despatch
From Richard Woosnam Esqr to the Deputy Post Master. 1th April, 1844.
On arriving at Office (Haughing) 16th 14. May 1844.
here 17th how to take upon myself the duties of Deputy Postmaster under the Commission of His Lordship the Postmaster General at Home I found myself under the necessity of addressing to the Colonial Secretary the following letters.
"Victoria Hongkong "25th March 1844.
"Stating great and unexpected difficulties in the way of my entering upon the Duties of Deputy Postmaster here. I beg to mention my present situation for the kind consideration of His Excellency,
I find that I am not only unable
To His Excellency J.W. Bruce Gryfe The Governor