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Governor of Hong Kong to issue a translation in "the Chinese language of an enclosed Proclamation in which the occupiers of certain mat houses on Hearn town-shan (a Hill near the City) are directed to remove, before the 7th of October, all such mat Buildings on pain of their being destroyed... in consequence of their being a refuge for Robbers. In reply You are directed by His Excellency to state, you will at once issue the Proclamation as your best efforts for the removal of the evil have pointed out.
The Honourable Sir Major Caine
I have ye (Signed) Richard Woosnam Chief Magistrate
Macao 30th September 1843
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 219 of the 21st Instant... forwarding Case No. 348 / and also of your No. 226 of the 26th Instant / for the consideration and Commands of His Excellency the Governor of Hong Kong. By His directions I now return to you the case with His Excellency's remarks upon it
and have the honor to be Signed/ Ve. Richard Woosham
Military Major Aldrich, Com Royal & Supert: Engineers
Sir
Victoria 17th October, 1843.
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 14 of the 16th Instant, and to inform you that, in compliance with your request, His Excellency the Governor is pleased to sanction your paying the Royal Sappers and Miners, who may be employed in Survey Duties