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due to the Admiralty for his passage to England. I have now the honor to report for the information of His Grace the Duke of Newcastle, that Mr Gunthorpe never made application at this Office for half Salary, and consequently, the passage money has not been recovered from him.
It is understood that this Gentleman's half Salary has been issued at Hong Kong under a power of Attorney which he granted to a friend resident on the spot, prior to his departure from the Colony.
Mr Gunthorpe's leave of absence has now expired and I am informed that he has returned to Hong Kong.
I have the honor to be,
Your most obedient
Humble Servant