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Schedule of Despatches transmitted by The Governor of Hongkong,

to The Secretary of State for

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Colony the Mail steamer "Ganges,

Via Southampton, on the 15 # December, 1859

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No of Despatch Date of Despatch Subject of Despatch No of Inclosures 1859 30 November 104 Submitting for approval Report and Estimate No 19 of 1859 for a Chapel in the cemetery at Wongneichung. 31 Acknowledging Despatch No 17 of 21st August last, and reporting appointment of the Harbor Master to Carry into effect the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854 114 32 Recommending the Attorney General for seat in Executive Council, and reporting provisional and temporary appointment of Mr Green. 33 Reporting that the Reverend Mr. Irwin has refunded £90. due by him to the Admiralty. 142 34 Acknowledging Despatch No. 11 of 12 August last and Treasurer's replies to Queries of the Audit Board on his accounts for 1857. 35 Forwarding Quarterly Returns for the Quarter ending 30 September 1859.

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No of Despatch Date of Despatch Subject of Despatch No of Inclosures 36 November 16th Acknowledging receipt of Despatches to No 24 of 6th September, 1859... None 37 29% Acknowledging receipt of Despatches to No 23 of 28th September, 1859. 34 38 December 13 Reporting appointment of Mr Kingsmill to be Acting Attorney General, in the place of Mr Green, resigned. None 39 14 Transmitting Letter, of 27th October 1859, from Mr William Farrant to His Grace The Duke of Newcastle. No of Inclosures None 40 15th Acknowledging receipt of Despatches to No 32 of 20 October 1859. None 41 Mr. Merivale Copy to the Colonial Secretary 31 42 43 26% Submitting for approval Ordinance No 4 of 1859, and the Estimates for the year 1860. 2 27% Submitting for approval Ordinance No. 5 of 1859, and the Supplementary Estimates for 1859. 2 Submitting for confirmation the Chinese Passengers' "Health Ordinance" No 6 of 1859. 44 Submitting for confirmation Ordinance No 7 of 1859 respecting the Deportation of Mendicants 45 46 Acknowledging receipt of Despatches to No 35 of 10th November 1859. 29% Reporting destruction of Pirates by a Naval Expedition under the Command of Captain Dommerell of the Albemarle None

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