Received
No 107.
15th September, 1849.
Despatches to No 143, of Acknowledging receipt of
The Earl Grey.
Governor Bonham,
26th November, 1849. Victoria, Hongkong,
No 108. Civil.
No. 1.
My Lord,
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JAN 25
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"Victoria, Hongkong,
28th November, 1849.
In my Despatch No 86 of the 4th September, I had the honor to report to Your Lordship the arrangements which I had made by transferring Mr Lena from the Harbour Master's Department to that of the Registrar General; but unfortunately since then that officer's health has gradually declined to such an extent, that I have deemed it only just, supported by the recommendation of the present and late Colonial Surgeons, to grant him, with the advice of the Executive Council, leave of absence.
The Right Honorable
The Earl Grey,
&c.,
Se...