Inclosure in Despatch
N87. of 1839
A58.
Miscellaneous
Aug 14-17
From Colonial Offices, Victoria, Hongkong, 19th May, 1859,
In submitting the enclosed application from Mr Mercer the Colonial Secretary, I have the honor to entreat your favorable consideration of his request for removal to a more salubrious climate, or in the event of an appointment befitting his merits equivalent to the situation he now holds as Magistrate.
The Right Honorable Sir Edward B Lytton, Bart, M.P.
Application from Mr Inglis, Marine Magistrate, for the office of Chief Magistrate.
14th Aug 1839