that a number
of Chinese had
been improperly confined in a close apartment, so as to be prejudicial to their health. The moment my · attention was called to the matter
(on
the 6th February) I directect
Mr. Mercer to institute an Inquiry -repetition of the charges
And as a
appeared in the same newspaper, I required farther Statements from the Superintendent of Police. Mr May's replies to Mr. Mercer's letters lippeared in the Hongkong + Gazette of 14th February a copy of
which was sent to the under
Secretary of State for
the
Colonies on the following day · I now enclose another copy.
information.
for your
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I have the honor to be, With the highest respurt,
Sir
Your most Obedient
Humble Servant
SherBonning