No. 64.
Executive Council.
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My Lord,
1859
120
Victoria, Hongkong, 19th July, 1859.
I have the honor to inform Your Lordship that I returned from Shanghae yesterday, from which date I have re-assumed charge of the Government of this Colony.
I have the honor to be, With the highest respect, Your Lordship's, Most Obedient, Humble Servant,
J. W. Bowring
The Right Honorable The Earl Grey, K.T.