Victoria, Houghing January 28th 1844.
I am directed by His Excellency the Governor in Council to acknowledge the receipt of your Memorial and to inform you that the Honorable the Chief Magistrate has been authorized to pay you the $200 recovered as a fine from two shopkeepers, who bought part of the goods stolen from you.
I have the honor to be, Sir, (Signed) Richard Wooman.
To the Reverend Vincent John Stanton, B.A.
Victoria, Hong Kong, January 25 = 18/44.
No: 37
I am directed by His Excellency the Governor in Council to forward to you the accompanying letters Patent issued in conformity with Her Majesty's Gracious Commands appointing you Chaplain of this Colony.
I have the honor to be, Sir, (Signed) Richard Western.
To The Honorable Major Caine, Chief Magistrate. Lieut. Pedder, R.N. Marine Magistrate & Harbour Master. A. J. Gordon, Land Officer.
Victoria, Hong Kong, 25 January 1844.
Sir,