His Excellency the Governor
thinks it probable that the Rope-walk in question may
be situated within
the proposed limits of the Cantonment and if it is so, of course it must be appropriated, but in this event
Government will consider itself bound
to pay
the
owner a
fair compensation and to assign to him another place to carry on his business. On the other hand should the Rope-walk be outside the limits of the Cantonment the Honorable the Major General is begged to be so good as to give orders to prevent the G rower being molested in any way.
I have &c.
(Signed) Richard Hoornam.
Lieut. Pedder R.M.
Marine Magistrate.
Victoria, Hongkong.
Sir,
9th February, 1844.
With reference to your investigation of the complaints preferred by Mr. Young, the Chief mate, against Mr. Neave the master of the ship Emperor, which you submitted 29th Ultimo, for the consideration of His Excellency the Governor, I am directed to forward to you the accompanying opinion of Mr. Burgass the Legal Adviser to Government in which His Excellency fully concurs and in accordance with which he is pleased to direct you to act.
I have &c.
No: 64
Lieut:
(Signed) Richard Hoornam
No: 65