H. 6. the Governor will be pleased to resume theese Sets.
1. pleased
Mr McCullock has derived benefit from this property for years part, and having signed no Lease, he was not aware that he was responsible for rent. For his absence he has been sued for the Rent for Midsummer last, of the year ending which we have paid together with the sum of $285 for costs, being unwilling to allow the extreme steps of the Law to be carried into effect in his absence, but we must protest against our act being considered as an admission of responsibility.
We have, &c.
(Signed) Jurner)
Copy No. 304.
Colonial Office, Hong Kong, 6th September 1884.
Gentlemen,
I have the honour to acknowledge the Receipt of your letter of the 11th Instant, and to inform you by direction of the Governor that the matter to which your communication alludes, is in the hands of the Law officers of the Crown; and you are consequently referred to the Attorney General, whose province it is to investigate, and if necessary, institute proceedings in all Crown matters that may be submitted for his judgement.
I have, &c.
(Signed) M. Caine, Colonial Secretary