Colonial Secretary Office, Hongkong, 4th February 1857
His Excellency has this day accepted your resignation of the appointment held by you under this Government, and will make the necessary arrangement for future conduct of your duties.
I have, &c:,
(Signed) W.J. Mercer, Colonial Secretary
To
J. J. Hickson, Esq.
True Copy,
(Signed) Jas J. Hickson.
Monoraile
M. T. Marcer,
Colonial Secretary.
True Copy
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