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Government House, Hongkong, 7th May, 1842.
In reply to your letter of the 30th of last month to the address of Mr. Johnston, giving cover to an application from Mr. Lena ., your assistant for an increase of Salary, - I am directed to Communicate to you the decision of Sir Henry Pottinger, that that application must lie over till such time as His Excellency shall receive Instructions from the Home Government.
His Excellency Commands me to convey this decision to you.
Lieut. Pedder, R. N.