Colonial Office, Victoria, Hong Kong
25th March 1846
I am directed by His Excellency, the Governor to forward for your information and guidance copy of the enclosed letter of this date, addressed to the Staff Major on which you will perceive that you are now relieved from the duties of Marine Magistrate.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
/ Signed / Frederick M. A. Bruce
Colonial Secretary
To Mr. Ridley, Harbour Master
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Colonial Office, Victoria, Hong Kong
26th March 1846
Sir,
I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to inform you that a rent of six pounds and five shillings (£6.5.0) per month, payable quarterly, will be charged for the house on Harbour Master's Hill, from the day on which the Government commenced to pay rent for the building hired for the use of the Police.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Signed) Frederick M. A. Bruce
Colonial Secretary
To W. Pedder, Harbour Master.