(Copy) No 62
Sir,
Colonial Secretary's office, Victoria, Hongkong,
20th January, 1859
In reply to your letter of yesterday I have the honor to inform you that I find on inquiry that the late Mr Day's application to Dr Bridges in May last was accidentally overlooked, but His Excellency will refer at once to the Secretary of State the question of Government contribution to Cathedral Expenses.
I have …
(Signed) M. J. Mercer,
Colonial Secretary.
I. L. Walker Esq.
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Colonial Secretary