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incurred by the Colonial Government of Hong Hong
on
the prosecution of
4.
Editor of the Friend
China" for
1845.
You
the
of
Libel in Turne
I am to acquaint
that the Lords Com =
missioners of the Treasury
having
been requested to
:djust the account of thes
expences of
this prosecution,
f
have stated in the letter
state.
of which I am now to
furnish you
that
you
should
with
a
repay
copy
the
to
the Naval Department the
difference between £70 and £36.17.6, that being the sum properly chargeable
to the public for this exfense.
I am accordingly
directed by
desire that
Lord Gney to
yyou
will repay
to the Accountant General
of
the Navy the difference
specified by the Board of
in a duction to the
Treasury, and the further sum of £ 48. 19. 2, which it appears from the Enclosure
to
your
letter that the
Accountant General of the
Navy