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July 1635
1844
Gov. Davis
Continued
British Jurisdiction over Chinese.
Couth Shubinits proof of the righteousness of this jurisdiction and impolicy of abandoning it.
Punishments.
Piracy much too light.
Considers Chinese punishment for piracy insufficient.
Suggests transportation for life in lieu of death for Atrocious Crimes.
Sail List Pirate Chintae. Chinese Authorities intend to have him executed.
Surrender of Awong-tin-Kwong. Chinese Authorities refused to accept his surrender.
Piracy. Application for surrender being furnished with sufficient proof of his alleged piracy.
Case of an Old Inhabitant Houstable.
July 6 36 Ackne Despt. 10 to 13/14 - 15 March/1. Military, Car: resp ? pagt
July 11 37 Sickness
Appt. & Duty Public Officers. Mr. Martin, the Coll. Treasurer, not expected to be able to resume his duties.
Difficulty in filling up the post provisionally.
Mr. D'Almada e unable to execute his duties as Ch: Clerk in Col: Vect
Mr. Bruce's good health & efficient services:
July 18 38. Colonial Hospital Surgeon.
All health 4
Resignation of Mr. A. Anderson on 9th July/44. Dr. Bill appointed to succeed him at a Reduced Salary of £600 par annum.
Extremely important to maintain some Medical aid for European Police & lower Civil servants.
July 20 99 Land Rents
Rents and Dues directed to be paid into Treasury Chest..
Refers to St Desp: 23/43 + God: 29/46.
1844 Gov. Davis.
July 22 kp Ackn! Desf. M. - Dup: 10 to 1pm & Air: 21th. March/or.
Appoint. Councils.
Fees
July 22 40 Deputy Post-Master.
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Acting Eir: 21th Marchfun, reli
Further correspondence relating to W. Scales, and submits his reasons for Complaints against Mr. Scales, and Suspending him from his Office of Deputy Post Master.
Recommends his Dismissal.
Charges him with being the primary cause of the Merchants not transmitting their Letters through the Post Office & Loss of Revenue Therefor.
Mr. J. Spring appointed provisionally as Successor to Acting Deputy Post Master.
Salary.
Recommends confirmation of this appointment.
Recommends increase of Salary.
Post Office Revenue expected to yield a Surplus under proper management.
July 23 41 Minutes of Councils 1/2 Year ending 30th June/44.
An endeavor to introduce an improved system of management.
To preserve the distinction between the Legislative & Executive Functions of the Councils heretofore blended together.
July 24 42. Revenue and Taxation.
Further reports on Crown Lands and Revenue.
In continuation of Desp: 29/46.
Sale of land in July/44 has raised Annual Land Rental from £7,230 to £9,530 per annum.
Part of land revenue taken @ £400 per annum.
Attorney General anxiously awaits his arrival in preparation of Tax Ordinances.