As my suit against Mr. Anstey for defamation of character, cannot be heard before the 14th instant, I prefer to wait a decision
that is sure, before obtruding further upon Her Majesty's Government. Meantime, I have the honor
to request that my side of the
case be read upon the Correspondence
of the recent trial together with this letter be transmitted to the
Secretary of State by the outgoing
mail.
I have to (signed) W. H. Mitchell,
(true Copy)
Acting Chief Magistrate.
Colonial Secretary
N.115.
Legislative.
SER
1856
G.R. 2176/50
Colonial Secretary's Offices, Victoria,
Hongkong, 9th July 1856.
As directed in your Despatch No. 52 of 22nd May last, I have the honor to forward Copy of Lord Grey's Despatch to Sir John Davis, Disallowing Ordinance No. 10 of 1845.
I have the honor to be,
with the highest respect,
Sir,
Your
Most Obedient, Humble Servant,
The Baron
The Right Honorable
Henry Labouchere, M.P.,
&c. &c. &c.