and I have the desire that you will obtain from that gentleman and remit to W. Smith, the Chief Clerk of this Department; the sum of Eleven Pounds, five shillings, and sixpence, being the amount of the Fees and Stamp Duty payable on Instruments of this nature.
£11.5.6
Jo 34 Downing 378 6. February 1844
I transmit to you herewith, a Warrant, under the Royal Sign Manual, authorizing you to affix the Seal of the Colony of Hong Kong, appointing the Honble. Frederick Williams Adelphus Bruce to be Secretary to Government in that Colony.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most Obedient, Humble Servant
This Money Pottinger Major General