N32.
The draft, of which this is a copy, was sent to Mr. Merivale a few days ago.
Downing Street,
146
21 October 1854.
With reference to my Despatch N. 26 of the 4 October acquainting you that an Accountant would be sent from England to fill the place of Chief Clerk in the Treasury of Hong Kong, I have to inform you that I have appointed Mr. Thomas Donaldson Selby to that Office on a salary of £300 per annum.
I have to...
Sir John Bowring
[Signature or other mark, possibly "G. Grey."]
To...