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Hongkong, 5th February, 1857.
Sir,
With reference to your despatch dated 14th February instant No. 142 addressed to me stating that Mr. W. T. Hickson has resigned the office of Crown Solicitor and Queen's Proctor, and that the Government has been pleased to appoint me to the office,
In reply, I do myself the honour to acknowledge receipt of your despatch.
The Honourable
The Colonial Secretary.