representing the case of the Samuel Willette," a vessel in which Messrs Russell & Co are concerned, and I also forward Copy of the Colonial Secretary's reply to those gentlemen. Should Your Excellency be able to see on this representation, that, in this instance, the neglect of the Chinese Passengers does not rest with the ship, and that the omission to enforce provisions this Government is not responsible.
I have, &c,
(signed) John Bowring
Governor,
True Copy
Colonial Secretary.
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Confidential Letter to Colonial Office 26 Apr 7/50
Governments Offices, Victoria,
Hong Kong, 5 February, 1856.
I have the honor to report that Mr Thomas Chisholm Anstey arrived here on the 30th ultimo, and by virtue of the Queen's Warrant was sworn into Office on the following day as Attorney General.
I have also appointed Mr Anstey to a vacant seat in
The Right Honorable
Henry Labouchere, M.P.,
&c. &c.
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