Sir,
Victoria, Hongkong, January 5th, 1844.
I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 30 of the 30th ult. and to acquaint you that His Excellency the Governor sanctions a stove being purchased for your Office at an expense not exceeding $80.
The Bill (in duplicate) for the Stove will be paid by the Treasurer on your countersigning it; in proof of its correctness.
I have the honour to be,
(Signed) Richard Caine.
The Honourable
Major Caine,
Chief Magistrate,
Victoria.
Sir,
Victoria, Hong Kong. January 6th 1844.
I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 30 of the 30th ult., giving a copy of the award of the Arbitrators between Mr. Williams Scott and Messrs. Burdett and you.
That award is entirely approved, and you are requested to take the necessary steps for having it fulfilled.
I have the honour to be,
(Signed) Richard Macdonnell.
No. 10
Williams Scott Esq.,
No. 6
Victoria: Hong Kong.
Sir,
Victoria, Hong Kong, January 6th, 1844.
I am directed to acknowledge the receipt...