be retained in
his
part of protector
Mhmise.
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Precis of Five Chinese Petitions to His Excellency Sir J. Bowring from the Chinese inhabitants of Hongkong praying for Mr. Caldwell's retention in Office.
No. 1. From the inhabitants of the Lower District - Petitioners
state that Mr. Caldwell is held in general estimation on account of his regard for the people, and, that a deep sense of his merits, with respect for his authority, prevails throughout the island. Further, that he is thoroughly
conversant with Chinese customs,
and