They will not object to being allowed the expense of his passage to and from Hong Kong; and will instruct the Paymaster General to pay to him the sum of £240 (four hundred and forty Contingencies).
I am,
Your obedient Servant,
M. Ball.
C.
in form
JWS 30 WA 27 May.
Apl
9228
6
They
You 4377/58
Pin.
Governor
Informed 12.
RECEIVED
JUNE 7
1855
229
Freeling's Chambers
6th June 1855
James commanded by the Commissioners of Her Majesty's Customs, you, for the information of Lord John Russell, are to acquaint My Lords that they approve of the employment of Captain Cowper, the Assistant Surveyor General of Hong Kong, at a remuneration of 8s. a day, as recommended in your letter of the 4th Instant, so long as his services are required in consequence of the increased demand for building sites in Hong Kong.
Arrn T67