the Chinese Passengers Act is correct, and that as far as the law is concerned there is nothing to prohibit the employment of Native Doctors. The course which he took in the particular case which gave rise to these questions should, in our presence, be approved.
We have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your obedient humble servants,
My Murdoch Macleod Stewart
EML
GOV 87-9 April 17/00
2623
13 Jan
KON 5.13 herewith returned
2880. Hong Kong Emigration
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Letter
21 MAR 1859.
Emigration Office 19th March 1857
We have to acknowledge your letter of 14th instant, with a Despatch from the Governor of Hong Kong, reporting that two Chinese passenger ships to Australia had been allowed to clear out with only Native Doctors on board.
Q. Having fully reported our opinion on this question in our letter of 14 instant it does not occur to us to add anything.
Herman Merivale Esqrs C.B.
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