Chief Magistrate's Office. Victoria, Hongkong, the 2nd February 1856.
Sir,
As His Excellency the Governor has determined to report to the Right Honorable The Secretary of State for the Colonies the questions suggested in my letter No. 4 of 17th January last to your address, I have the honor to submit these questions in a more convenient and formal shape than was there possible, as follows.
The Honorable,
W. T. Mercer Esqre Colonial Secretary.