I had the gratification to learn that
His Lordship experienced
whatever ...
the late
the
garrison no inconvenience from
temporary detention.
I have the honor to be,
With the highest respect,
Your Lordships'
Most Obedient
Humble Servant,
J. ...
of
From
Sir
Sec. 303.
128
The Right Honourable
The Governor General of India,
His Excellency
Sir S. Z. Davis, Bart.,
Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary,
Hongkong.
Simla, the 12th September 1847.
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's Despatches dated
the 20th and 24th of June last with enclosures, stating that although the Reliefs had arrived, the monsoon being unfavourable to the old Garrison returning at once to India, your Excellency had determined
to retain the latter until the month of