The Earl
Governor Bonham 9th September, 1848.
Received
171.
Rept.
June, relative to Despatch No. 37 of the 15th June, Replying to their Lordships' Queries relative to the employment and remuneration of Interpreters and Translators!
"Court of 2nd March, 1848" provisions in the Rule of practical effect of certain-
Mr Hawes
I think the explanation appears sufficient, whilst the practice continues to be much as have been described the rule is justified.
Charabi &c say 10?
Hon N.
N. 27
9.29
Replied
2205
10
Governor Bonham C. 63.
MINUTE 29
Jany
4
No 5
4 No 4/45
This is to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No. 5 of the 4th Jan last explaining the gradual effect of the Rule of the Supreme Court of Hong Kong dated 20th March last for the engagement of Interpreters and Translators.
The explanation you have afforded appears to me sufficient to justify the Rule as the practice of the Court continues to be such as you have described.