writing on the wall, which a Chinaman said, meant their names and place of Residence there is also other writing which is not yet translated - They were found dead about to past 4.
Verdict Felones de se
(Signed) James Annell: Policeman.
P. Marcussom John Kairos. Matthew Cooper. (Signed) Robert Lowrie George Robertson J. Macchore
(Signed) R. Jamcomb. Coroner
Certified a true copy.
(Signed) E. Jamcomb. (L.S.) Coroner
Attested copy.
Frederick W. A. Bruce
N.B.
AUG.
1845
My Lord,
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Notona, Hongkong, 5th April, 1845.
# With reference to Your Lordship's despatches No. 31 and 33 of the 2nd and 6th September, I have the honor to report the arrival of Police Superintendent May, and Inspectors Smithers and McGregor in this Colony. There has not been yet time to organize the extensive changes in the Police establishment
but whenever these shall have been completed, I shall not fail to report on them to Your Lordship.
The right Honorable
The Lord Stanley,