Grouting 弥 Adumalto imp 4010. tùng trong RECE 2 MAY 1859. 278 Jesus Government Offices, Victoria;
"Hong Kong 14 March, 1859.
This darns of the Naval Commander in Chief upon this Colony for a succession of services of the most valuable character are so many and great that I cannot allow Sir Michael Seymour to depart in a few days without especially recording my high appreciation of their value.
His Excellency has had the command of the Naval Forces on this Station during a period of great difficulty and trial.
The Right Honorable E. Lytton, Baron H.-P. Lc. Jc. Je: