more effectually carrying out the intentions of Her Majesty's Order in Council of 13th June 1853.
I beg to state that all Ordinances emanating from the Legislative Council are entitled "Ordinances for Her Majesty's subjects within the dominions of the Emperor of China &c." while those which are headed "Locally-Colonial Ordinances" ... and that the numbers of the Ordinances are in separate sequences.
I have the honour to be, with the highest respect, Sir, Your most Obedient, Humble Servant, John Bowring