To the sanction already given & subsequent measures made for the construction
of a residence, of the Illustrations
A
relating & expenditure on Public Works which have been recently conveyed to the Governor, I am in opinion with Lord Grey that it may be properly left for the Governor to determine at what time, & with what expedition,
the Work should be proceeded with
Jam Li
Your obedient Servant
Inform the Governor?
31 Jan
15
with
H Y 15 H
Abhudgen
25 1984-
29
H
Lapey to for : 94-3 Telyng.
Fide to you:
432 trong trong
W
74
Enclosure
Comm
31st March, 1849.
With reference to your
of the 5th Ultimo
relating to the Revenue and Expenditure at Hong Kong,
I am directed by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury to request that You will state to Earl Grey that according to the strict injunctions conveyed to the Governor of that
Colony against relying on Aid from the Funds of this Country towards defraying Expenditure of
his Government,
beyond the specific Amounts of
the Parliamentary Votes for
Government and each Department
the
future Year
H[ar]merston Morisale by-
for