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of which, however, will be duly
communicated to you as soon as it arrives.
I have be
(Signed) Richard Horsman.
The Editor of the Friend of China.
Sir,
Victoria, Hongkong,
8th February 1844.
I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter in reply to mine to the address of the Editor of the Friend of China of the 6th Instant.
"It appears that the Leading Remarks were inserted whilst you were away at Macao, and that the Paper was edited during your absence by whom the Party has distinctly retracted those Remarks as having been made by desire of High Authority; which assertion alone led to their being noticed.
Under these circumstances His Excellency the Governor is willing to overlook what has passed, but you are expected to offer a most distinct explanation and apology in the Leading Article of your next issue.
The Enclosure to your letter is herewith returned.
I have be
(Signed) Richard Hamam-
A. J. Gordon Pogre
Land Officer, Victoria: Hongkong.
Hongkong. February