AR Shanthin Esquerr
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Steam Frigate 'Queen'
Frigate 'Chusan' H.M.S. 'Dido' Oct. 21st 1842.
I have the honour to forward to you
the
Duplicate of a Despatch N. 19 of the 3rd of June last, which I have received from the Earl of Aberdeen regarding all Expences hitherto incurred at the several stations in China, occupied by Her Majesty's Forces charged to the Military
and
170
Chest
hiring
I likewise forward Copies of this letter No. 161
which I addressed the Lieut. General Sir Hugh Gough on the 24th ultimo, and 13th instant, on the subject of the Instructions, and I have to request, that you'll, in concert with Mr. Stewart, the Assistant Secretary and Treasurer, have the statements of the
accounts that have been commenced upon
transferred to
immediately, and prepared as far as possible with
every practicable despatch.
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