31st January 1859.
Scotland Street
I have the honor to request that you will have the goodness to order a passage to Hong Kong by The Peninsular and Oriental Co's Steamer leaving Southampton on the 26th February, in order that I may proceed to that Colony to fulfil my duties.
I have the honor to be,
Your Obedient Servant,
[Signature: Moray Med.]
The Right Honorable
Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton Baronet,
H. M's Secretary for the Colonies