Date of Despatch. Subject of Despatch.

70 3 May 1856 In reply to Despatch Nr. 35 of 5th March, regarding the affairs of the colony.

74 #1 1767° yy ... ... ...

In reply to Despatch Nr.35 of 5th March regarding the Governor's salary

Respecting necessity of a crown Solicitor

Regarding Mr Hillier's appointment as Her Majesty's Barignon

Submitting Report of the Boursing Praya Commission

On the subject of receipt of notes of the Oriental Bank Corporation by the local Government.

Enclosing Commissariat Receipt for £61. 6. Refunded by Colonel Baine on account of his passage to India

Relative to the affairs of the Colonial Treasury

Enclosing copies of notifications issued with reference to the Chinese Passengers Act 1855

Respecting changes in appointments, consequent upon Mr Hillier's nomination to be Consul at Bangkok, applications of Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Krin for the post of Chief Magistrate of Police

Submitting Mr. Kingsmill for the post

Mr May's application for the office of assistant Magistrate of Police

Establishment 1856

Date of Despatch. Subject of Despatch.

79 30 May 1856 Reporting temperature to the Harbor Master's

80 24 June 1856 Acknowledging receipt of despatches to 1843 of 22 April 1856

83 24 June » Forwarding the Blue Book of Hong Kong for the year 1855

84 24 June » Transmitting, for information, Consular Notification

86 30 June 1856 Reporting appointment of Mr Mercer to the vacant seat in the Legislative Council

89 ... ...

90 ... ...

Reporting execution of a Malay pirate, named Amarang now.

Regarding an overpayment to the commissariat chest, on account of two intestate Estates

Reporting extra assistance allowed to the Treasury Commission, and urging appointment of a Successor to his position, on the recurrence of the unexpected vacancy

Relative to the appointment and salary of Mr W. T. Bevan, the acting clerk to the Chief Justice

Forwarding Correspondence with the Military Authorities, on the subject of a Saluting Battery.

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Date of Despatch. Subject of Despatch.

70 3 May 1856 In reply to Despatch Nr. 35 of 5th March, regarding the affairs of the colony.

74 #1 1767° yy ... ... ...

In reply to Despatch Nr.35 of 5th March regarding the Governor's salary

Respecting necessity of a crown Solicitor

Regarding Mr Hillier's appointment as Her Majesty's Barignon

Submitting Report of the Boursing Praya Commission

On the subject of receipt of notes of the Oriental Bank Corporation by the local Government.

Enclosing Commissariat Receipt for £61. 6. Refunded by Colonel Baine on account of his passage to India

Relative to the affairs of the Colonial Treasury

Enclosing copies of notifications issued with reference to the Chinese Passengers Act 1855

Respecting changes in appointments, consequent upon Mr Hillier's nomination to be Consul at Bangkok, applications of Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Krin for the post of Chief Magistrate of Police

Submitting Mr. Kingsmill for the post

Mr May's application for the office of assistant Magistrate of Police

Establishment 1856

Date of Despatch. Subject of Despatch.

79 30 May 1856 Reporting temperature to the Harbor Master's

80 24 June 1856 Acknowledging receipt of despatches to 1843 of 22 April 1856

83 24 June 1856 Forwarding the Blue Book of Hong Kong for the year 1855

84 24 June » Transmitting, for information, Consular Notification

86 30 June 1856 Reporting appointment of Mr Mercer to the vacant seat in the Legislative Council

89 ... ...

90 ... ...

Reporting execution of a Malay pirate, named Amarang now.

Regarding an overpayment to the commissariat chest, on account of two intestate Estates

Reporting extra assistance allowed to the Treasury Commission, and urging appointment of a Successor to his position, on the recurrence of the unexpected vacancy

Relative to the appointment and salary of Mr W. T. Bevan, the acting clerk to the Chief Justice

Forwarding Correspondence with the Military Authorities, on the subject of a Saluting Battery.

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