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No.168...
Jin
Colonial Secretary's office, Victoria, Hong Kong,
17 March 1856.
With reference to my private communication made to you yesterday (Sunday), I am directed by His Excellency to ascertain from you further particulars concerning the Ship Brant, which is stated to have been anchored in this harbour, and to have left with emigrants, and without a certificate from the Emigration Officer.
I have, &c.,
(Signed) W. J. Mercer,
Colonial Secretary.
Captain Wathen, H.M.
Harbour Master.
True Copy
J. W. Murray
Colonial Secretary.