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with the Commands of Her Majesty's Government, as to the footing on which this
Island is to be considered and which I may
now expect in a short time..
In the Mean time, I see no sort of objection to your putting about a private subscription List to which I shall have much pleasure in contributing, and I will undertake on behalf of Her Majesty's Government, to forward with a sum equal to the total amount
that may be contributed by Individuals
in the event of Hong Kong becoming a permanent British Colony.
I can have no doubt but Her Majesty's Government will in that event reappoint a Colonial Chaplain and with the object of accelerating that arrangement
I will transmit Copies of your letter and this reply, to Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, by the first opportunity.
I have …
(Signed) Henry Pottinger
(True Copy)
Michaud Worsham