Magistrate, I have
no objection to their being transferred to
that Court,
And to
relieving the Harbour
Master
of
the duty
of hearing them
will
But you inform Capt. Watkins
that I am unable
to accede to him
further increase of
his emoluments as a
diminution in the
functions of
his office.
I have
A
Copy
& subs
Harbour Master's office, Victoria, Hong Kong
267
14th June, 1855
Sir,
With reference to your
letter No. 271 of 18th ultimo,
acquainting me
that the Governor,
or administering
the Government, has been pleased
to choose
me for
Registering
Vessels
as those duties devolve
on me
by
Ordinance,
I have the honor to
submit that, while
being appointed under Her Majesty's signet and Sign Manual,
I remain,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
W. J. Mercer, &c.
Colonial Secretary,
&c.
&c.