8th February, 1854.
Victoria, Hongkong
Governor
to
Desp: No: 13
Lord Stanley
Received
September, 1844.
12th August to the 44th of despatches from the
Acknowledging receipt
Coping
No 14 April
My Lord,
RECEIVED
JUNE 5
1845
32
Victoria, Hongkong
8th February, 1845.
Your Lordship's despatch No. 23 of 30th December, 1843, relating to the Civil Establishments of this Colony anticipated some increase under the head of the Harbour master's department. Lieutenant Pedder having been appointed marine Magistrate, as well as Harbour Master, applied for an increase of Salary, which I refused, on the ground of his possessing the advantages of a residence rent free. He has since addressed the inclosed letter, and requested that his case
The Right Honorable,
Lord Stanley,