American had established a large Jockyard - and some planted buildings on the Chinese shore
English Merchants
by the connivance and corruption of the local officers. My letter to Neying has had the effect of their being obliged
to come over to Honghong, and there erect the establishments which they had commenced on the other side. The risk of accident and disputes with the Chinese Government will at the same time be prevented - by abandonment of a system from which I could anticipate nothing but quill.
tc kl.
I have the honor to be,
With the highest respect, Your Lordship's,
Most Obedient Humble Servant
Hongking 1366
Forwarded by AnGE
Mundochi MEStephen
8 Hop Coat Stunlay 12
4 145. 215 13. August 1848::
With reference to the 12 Dec. last I directed the Secretary to transmit to you herewith for the consideration of the Earl of Aberdeen, the Copy of a further despatch from the Governor reporting the result of the communication which he had addressed to the Imperial Commissioner on the subject of the creation of Buildings by British subjects on Cowloon Peninsula.