further steps to be taken, especially as it appears to him that the delay even of a few months is of secondary importance.
I have de,
(Signed) Richard Wotnam,
The Honorable,
Major Caine
Chief Magistrate &c.,
Victoria,
Sir,
Hongkong April 18th 1841.
I am directed by His Excellency
the Governor in Council to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter of the 16 Instant,
giving cover to a Petition and other Documents regarding the nomination of Shack Musdeen to be Chaut of one Perang of this Colony; and am to inform you that not only does His Excellency in Council see no occasion for any such appointment, but, that he would consider such a person being set up under the sanction or countenance of Government to be highly objectionable.
I have &c.,
(Signed) Richard Wotnam
A. J. Gordon Esqt.,
Land Officer &c.,
Sir,
Victoria,
Hongkong, 15th April, 1844.
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No: 32 of the Instant forwarding an Estimate, amounting to Nine Hundred and Fifty-seven Dollars ($957-90) required for the