the governor of Hong Kong might be instructed to confirm the appointment,
On the 8th September Mr Labouchere informed the Governor that Her Majesty's government had no objection to the confirmation of Mr Burrows in this appointment.
In the present despatch from the governor of Hong Kong dated 29 March 1859. He states that despatch from this office of the 6th September /56, only confirmed Mr Burrows' provisional appointment, and points out certain reasons why it would be objectionable to permanently confirm his appointment.
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