Most respectfully to draw the attention of His Excellency the Governor to para. 20, Clause 75 of the New Colonial Regulation,
which I am of opinion meet...
Schedule of Despatches transmitted by the Governor of Hongkong to the Secretary of State for the Colonies by the Mail Steamer Malta via Southampton on the 15th October 1856.
No. Date Subject of Despatch 1 3 August Transmitting Minutes of the Executive and Legislative Councils for the half year ending 30th June 1856. ... ... ... 15 ... Forwarding Mr. Solicitor Parsons' Protest against Ordinance No. 14 of 1856. 139 September 8 Respecting the liability of a Governor of a Colony to attend and give evidence before the Supreme Court. ... ... Transmitting Schedule of despatches addressed to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, during the half year ending 30th June 1856. ... ... Acknowledging receipt of Despatch No. 72 of 10th July 1856....case entirely - Trusting that His Excellency may be pleased in forwarding my application to give it the support of his recommendation.
I have, &c.,
(Signed) W.H. Alexander
(True Copy)
Registrar, Colonial Secretary.