of sentence, or in some other way to assist this Government in its present embarrassment.
(Signed) W. J. Mercer, Colonial Secretary
Council Room, Victoria, Hong Kong, 13th October 1856.
(True Copy) Colonial Secretary.
No 2168. Financial 7. Copy to Treas.
17 Oct 56.
Sir,
Hong Kong Government office, Hong Kong, 13 October, 1856,
I have the honor to submit for your approval the accompanying Report and Estimate of our new Boat House for Police, Marine and Departments.
The Land on which the old Boat House stood was sold on 2/5 July last, and brought $4,000 or £833.6.8
The Right Honorable Henry Labouchere, M. P., etc.
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