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58. May 22
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Private &
Confidential
59.
Subject of Despatch.
Reporting a Bill having been drawn upon the Accountant General of the Navy, for the repayment of the Law Expenses incurred by the Colony in the prosecution of the Editor of the "Friend of China" for libel, in June 1845.
Replying to His Lordship's Despatch marked Private and Confidential of the 28th January 1847.
24" Franssitting and original letter from Chief Justice Raline to the Earl Grey dated the 22nd May, 1847.
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Not of Date of Desp: Desp
Subject of Despatch.
No of
Encl.
7
68. June 22 Reporting appointment by the Indian Government, of the Straits' Settlements as a place of transportation for Chinese Convicts from Hongkong.
69. July 14th. Fransmitting half yearly schedule of Despatches ending 30th June, 1847.
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and reporting upon the same.... 2.
60. June 7th On shipments of Sugar exported from Hongkong.
61.
" 18th Recommending the Campbell for promotion in event of Mr Sterling's return to Hongkong.
One.
62. 19th Acknowledging receipt of Despatches to No 84 of 8th April, 1847.
None
objection
63. 21th Stating that there is no objection to the appointment of Mr. C. Herr as Belgian Consul at Hongkong, but that he has left for England.
None
Colonies in cases.
64. 22 Replying to Circular of the 16th April, relating to charges made in the cases of Escheats.
None Applying for 5 Blank Forms of the Blue Book for 1847, and 6 Books of Colonial Regulations of the latest edition.
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66.
67.
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Fransmitting a Petition from the Principal British Merchants to the Postmaster General, London, praying for an efficient Post Office communication between Hongkong and Canton, and recommending the same.
2.
Applying for sanction of Report and Estimate No. 8 of 1846, for additions to the Colonial Prisons.
None.
72.
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774. 5th. Reporting 4 months leave of absence granted to Mr. Mercer, with arrangements consequent thereon.
One
One
Fransmitting lists of land sales held on the 26th April and 5th May, and of the June 1847, and reporting upon them.
2.
Fransmitting 4 Copies of a new compilation of the Colonial Ordinances of Hongkong, from 1844 to 1846.
Ond
7/3 . 3rd Fransmitting List of certain unimproved Lots of Land, resumed, or recommended to be resumed by the Colonial Government.
One
Reporting transfer of the experimental Gun boat to the Water Police, which has been placed on an efficient footing from the 1st July 1847.
2.
14th. Fransmitting copy of the Acting Colonial Treasurer's Account for the Quarter ending 30th June 1847, with a comparative statement of the Expenditure of the Colony, for the half year ended 30th June 1846, and 30th June 1847.
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Reporting six months leave of absence granted to Mr d'Almada, 2nd clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office, on sick certificate
One.