Despatch N. 110 of 1859.
Inclosure M.2 in
Knower attached
for leave, with Colonial Secretary
Copy of Mr. Inglis application
16th and 17th June, 1859.
(Copy)
M474
Sir,
2.4/112 L/1
116
Colonial Secretary's office,
Victoria, Hongkong,
17th June, 1859.
It is with much regret that
I have placed your letter of yesterday before His Excellency the Acting Governor, who of course grants you the leave you ask for, and will summon an Executive Council for the purpose of obtaining the necessary confirmation.
The Senior Naval officer shall be applied to for the contract passage
A. L. Inglis, Esquire,
Harbor Master.