G. A. Frother Esy
Judge's Wharto
My dear Sir.
that you
Court House
bt. Dec. 1847.
I am directed to inform you are mistaken in supposing that the Suspensun of the Worth lebeef Justice Hulme ipso facto deferives you of your appointment as Judge's block you having buen appointed with the Sanatan of this Arethusay The Sevemer and
et your Salony being paid by Govemment and not by the Whief_ Justee
My
As there is no desire on the part of His Avelliney the Governor or of the Houtle The Acting Whief Justice to deprive you of your affice it becomes necessary that you either whim to your duties or send in your Resignation.
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Marie
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I am ve,
(Signed) Not Bundes bay,
Registrar.
Nolonial Secanetary.
De 129 Legislative.
My Lord,
the
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Victoria, Hongkong,
Rafth December, 1847.
I have the honor to report that
vacancy in the Legislative Council, caused by the suspension of Mr. J. W. Heilme, the Colonial Judge, has been temporarily filled, up, by Me "/
F. Mercer, Colonial Treasurer . Mr. Mercer's
is general qualifications, his official station, and his education for the Bar at Cheford and one of the Inns of Court, pointed him out as the most proper person for selection:
I have the honor to be,
"With the highest respect, Your Lordships,
The Aight Honorable,
The Earl Grey,
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to
Most Obedient,
Humble Servunt,
is dani