No 181.
Avi
382
Government
Secretary's House, Hongtong.
April 27th 1848.
I am desired by His Excellency to request you to be pleased to report whether there may be any application by the Local Authorities on the condition of Ships required for the Transport of Troops.
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Signed) J. Malcolm
Lieutenant Pedder R.N.
(True Copy)
Michael Worman,
Cl.
FC.
H.K.