Houghing
28th March 1844:
Sam directed to inform you that His Excellency the Governor in Council is pleased to grant you leave of absence from the morning of the 29th to the evening of the 30th instant.
(Signed) Richard Hormann.
Richard Burgas Payn,
Legal Adviser to the book of Houghing.
Victoria, Hongkong, 29th March 1844
No: 140
from the Colony from the evening of this day until that of tomorrow.
(Signed) Richard Hormann.
Thomas Speales Esqre
No:139
Sir,
In compliance with your request Sam directed to inform you that His Excellency, the Governor in Council is pleased to grant you leave of absence
Deputy Post Master of Hongkong.
Victoria, Hongkong, April 12 1844.
Sam directed by His Excellency the Governor in Council to acknowledge the receipt of your two letters under dates the 28th Ultimo, and this day.
Instructions which are herewith returned.
His Excellency is quite satisfied after perusing those Instructions.