631
so
— far as they could be confirmed with a just regard to the interests of society
"at large."
That Committee decided, after the fullest and most patient investigation, that certain lots must be resumed and resold for the well-being of the Colony and the interests of Society at large, and you had the opportunity that was afforded to all others, to make yourself acquainted with the intentions of Government.
January had the
Under these circumstances the prayer of your Memorial having been fully considered by His Excellency the Governor in Council, I am desired to intimate to you that it cannot be complied with.
I have been
(Signed) Richard Woosnam.
Captain F. Edwards,
Assistant Adjutant General,
Victoria, Hongkong.
Sir,
26th January 18test.
To
With reference to letter No: 670 of the 11 Instant, from Major Grant, the late Assistant Adjutant General, I am directed by His Excellency the Governor in Council to request you to obtain the sanction of the Honorable the Major General D'Aguilar for delivery to the Colonial Surgeon of the Medicines specified in his indent of the 30th Ultimo, and which the Superintending Surgeon says can be furnished from the Medical Stores with the few exceptions mentioned in his Memorandum.
With further reference to the Superintending