I am directed by His Excellency the Governor in Council to inform you that until further notice only Three Copies of the "Friend of China" will be required to be supplied on account of this Government, and it is requested that these be addressed in accordance with the accompanying list, and sent to this Office.
(Signed) Richard Wootnam.
By the order of the Friend of China required.
Two Copies. To the address of "The Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, Downing Street, London."
One Copy - To His Excellency, The Governor in Council, Hongkong.
[Original] "The Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, Downing Street, London."
Duplicate
746 N.R. The above addresses are to be superintended.
("On Her Majesty's Service")
And on those to the "Under Secretary of State for the Colonies" the words "Original" or "Duplicate" (as the case may be) are to be inserted in the left corner of the Envelope.
No:159
(Signed) Richard Hooman, Deputy Post Master at Hongkong.
Victoria, Hong Kong 16th April, 1844.
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 8th instant and in reply thereto, I am directed to forward to you the accompanying Memorandum on the subject of it drawn up by His Excellency the Governor in Council, together with a copy of the Notification therein alluded to, which latter will be...