283
His Excellency
His Excellency Sir Hugh Gough, Bart. Commander
of Major General
B.
Government House
Hongkong 17th March 1857
I have the honor to bey that your services will be considered to be as good as to continue the command of his Majesty's 26th Regiment, at the disposal of the Government of this Colony, in the situation of Chief Magistrate, which he has filled since May 1841, and to much credit to himself, and advantage to the public interests.
I have &c.
(signed)
Henry Pottinger
To Mr. Menipotentking
Richard Woosman