The Reverend,
Sir.
Charles Gutzlaff,
Victoria. Hongkong, 28th March, 1844.
I am directed to return to
you
the draft of Regulations which you propose for the Headmen of Boats and to inform you that they are entirely approved by His Excellency the Governor
in Council
You
are
requested to have them afterwards translated into Chinese
in which
they will be published both in that
language
and English for general
information and guidance.
Government depend on your
taking every measure that occurs to you to prevent the Headmen from
extorting
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extorting money or presents of any kind from those placed under their inspection. This will perhaps be best done by your allowing your Clerks when not otherwise engaged to occasionally visit all boats in the Harbour to inquire if there are any representations or complaint for submission to your
Slave de
(Signed) Richard WOrrelam.
Robert Edwards Esqre
Macao.
Sir,
I beg to acknowledge the
receipt of your
Victoria,
Hongkong, 25th March, 1844.
I have to acknowledge the
letter of the 18 Instant
together
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