Commenting upon the remarks made by Captain Comper on appointment of the Lieutenant Colonel Commanding the Forces to a seat in the Executive Council.
I am, &c.
J. F. E. [?]
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Tong Chong, Governor
We off. 10043/4. Kong
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Sir John Bowring
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You I Deputy of
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Sir,
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch, No. 134 of the 8th of August last, stating the reasons which have induced you to abstain from appointing Lieutenant Colonel Ca[ntor?] the Senior Officer Commanding the Troops...