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Mar 5 22 & the Foreign Office
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Mar10 27 N36
March 4th on the subject of Practices.
Mar 5 23 Opium Farm. Reports having disposed by Auction of the Opium Farm for one Year for $8520. Encloses copy of the Opium regulations.
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Mar 8 24 Summary Proceedings & Acts. Despatch by Justices of the Peace N836.
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Reports and explains the Ordinance $10. For summary punishments before Justices of the Peace.
Mar 8 25 Native Peace Officers. Refers to Sect Mate's Despatch 835 Sept 21. and to his 89 Jan 7, 28.
Explains the nature of the duties of the Chinese Peace Officers employed as Constables.
Mar 8 26 Mr Pedder. Reports having granted Mr Pedder, Harbour Master, a year's leave of absence. Encloses a medical Certificate.
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27 Police. Acknowledges Despatch N52 Oct 25, and refers to his N15 Feb 21. Explains the reductions that have been affected in the Police Department at Chek-choo and the removal of Mr Hillier to Victoria. Recommends a Naval Station being established at
Mar 10 28
Mar11 29 Shak paewan where there are good moorings for three line of Battle Ships and several Frigates.
Purchase of Land. Acknowledges Despatch N51 Act 19. Encloses reports on the purchase of Lands in the Valleys of Wongneichung & Jukunpoo.
These purchases have been made in compliance with the original engagements entered into on our taking possession of the Island.
Treasurer's Emoluments, a Letter from the Treasurer, Mr Martin, respecting an expense of $400 which He has incurred for extra Clerks.