if there be anything wrong or irregular in the issuing of such Circulars, upon special request of a Section of the Magistracy, I shall upon its being pointed out to me, hold it my duty to forbear them in future.
Enclosed is copy of Mr. Antrobus letter as requested.
I have, &c.,
(Signed) W.H. Mitchell, Acting Chief Magistrate.
(True Copy) W. Colonial Secretary.
Hongkong, 17th October 1836.
M.M.W. Shell, Esquire,
Acting Chief Magistrate,
Hongkong.
Sir,
I shall deem it a favour,
and I think I may say the same on behalf of a large section of the Justices of the Peace for this Colony, if you will give instructions that upon my case coming before the Court of Petty Sessions under Court Ordinance No. 8 of 1856, notice of the same should be given to me and the body of the Magistracy.