Messrs Jamieson How of
Victoria.
Gentlemen,
Victoria,
Hongkong February 23. 1864:
I am directed by His Excellency the Governor in Council to acknowledge the receipt of your letter addressed to Sir Henry Pollinger on the 23rd of last month.
An application was made immediately to the effect you pointed out to Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane, but as that Officer had not seen fit to comply with the application, the question of providing other means for guarding the Colony from such outrages as that to which your letter refers, is now engaging the consideration of Government, and will be acted on as soon as possible.
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I have &
(Signed) Richard Macdonnell.
Captain F. M. Edwards.
His Assistant Adjutant General.
Victoria,
Hongkong 24th February, 1864
I have the honor to acknowledge
No
the receipt of your letter No: 124 of this date enclosing a copy of a letter from Lieut. Colonel Campbell of the 41st M. N. I. regarding an attack made by a band of Robbers on the house of Mr White, in this City.
His Excellency the Governor in Council most sincerely unite with the Honorable the Major General in his regrets for this as well as for the many