Hong Kong Government Offices, Victoria,
9th February 1856.
RECEIVED
12 MAR 1856
I have the honor to state that,
with the advice of the Legislative Council, I passed on the 2nd instant Ordinance No. 1 of 1856 (copy enclosed)
entitled "An Ordinance to continue in operation Ordinance No. 1 of 1855
to enforce neutrality during the contest now existing in China"
The Ordinance No. 1 of 1856
was forwarded to the Colonial Office in despatch No. 13,
of 8th February 1856.
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Referred to Messrs Wood & Reported on, 2661/80
Approved 2 April /56-40
Order confirming
The Right Honorable
Sir George Grey, Bart, M.P.
etc. etc. etc.
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