of
that
1854, accepted the terms of despatch in a general sense, and
not as
applying only to the case of the
late Mr Morgan.
I shall be obliged by being
informed if I am
in future to
consider the 10th Section, under "leave of absence", in the Colonial Regulations — repealed, and to understand that one year is intended to be the utmost period for which leave can be given from Hong Kong.
I enclose the customary Certificate
of leave, shewing the necessary particulars concerning M. Ricketts'
departure.
The Members of the Commission
will of course be called
upon
to give
the necessary Bonds.
I have the honor to be
With the highest respect,
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble Servant,