Colonial Office, Victoria Hong Kong
4 July 1846
In acknowledging your letter A240 of the set-Ins., I have the honor to inform you that the Lieutenant Governor has been pleased to direct that the £22.17.3 paid by you under the head of House-rent, for the last quarter, be refunded to you, and that you are permitted to live in your Office, rent-free, in accordance with the Colonial Secretary's letter N°39 of the 25th January 1845, to the approval of the Home Government.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant
(Signed) H. Cains
Officiating Colonial Secretary
Sir.
Armint Sunary's Office Victoria Hong Kong
7 January 1857
On the subject of the claim made by you for some time back, I am directed to inform you that a Dispatch has been received from the Right Honorable the Secretary of State for the Colonies, who, having considered the documents laid before him, feels it necessary to maintain the decision already given.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant
(Signed) W. T. Mercer
Colonial Secretary
H. Pidder Esq.
Marine Department
Captain Watkins R.N.
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