Sir,
39 Victoria, Hongkong, April the 21st 1849.
In accordance with the Regulations and more particularly in compliance with the restrictions conveyed in the concluding paragraph of Earl Grey's Despatch No. 19 of 17th February 1848 I have the honor to transmit herewith
1. My account for the year ended 31st March 1849 exhibiting a Balance in my hands on the close of that day amounting to £6,089.10.4½. which has been duly verified by the Board appointed by His Excellency for that purpose, as per enclosed Certificate.
This said Balance, it must be observed, is not merely a result of my own accounts, but has been subject to the scrutiny of the aforementioned Board.
Honorable Major Laine, Colonial Secretary.
Copy No.68.
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