from the 14th March, rents.
You will therefore issue to Mr. Michell his half Salary for the period in question.
It may from time to time become
Your's &c.,
Sir John Bowring
No. 15
DEC[R]
MINUTE
VR 149
"W[illiam] Merivale, M[ichal] Ball, M[other] Labouchere
W[M] 531
J Leon 53-
With reference to
St. Lt. Governor Caine's Despatch No. 36 of the 13th March last-I have to acquaint you that on the ground of ill health, I have extended Mr. Michell's Leave of absence from his duties as Harbour Master & Agent.
To Michell &c., Hongkong