Billier Laving signified his acceptance of the appointment in question, his Commission as Her Britannic Majesty's Consul at Bangkok will be forwarded to him by the mail now due on the 10th inst.
I am, Sir, Your most obedient humble servant, M. Merule.
This appointment has been duly signed. H.M. lucky q.d. 7 June M. 10.10
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Governor instructed 16 June No. 75. 18 June 766 S.P. vide Gov 11641 HILL 30
July 5. 1856
RECEIVED JUN 3 1826
I am directed by the Enclosure to state to you that he has referred to the Law Officers of the Crown your Letter of the 26th of May last, enclosing a copy of a Despatch from the Governor of Hongkong complaining of a certain Act passed by the Legislature of Victoria, with respect to the introduction of Chinese Immigrants, and I am to transmit to you herewith, a copy of the said Report.