I have to request that I will state to his Lordship that the Duke
of Newcastle is of opinion that the
Lieutenant Governor's leave
to be previous
ought to be granted.
No. 28
Executive
42
2 MAY
1860
116
Offices, Victoria,
Hongkong, 18th March, 1860.
15 May Lord Duke,
In continuation of my
Despatch No 20 of 27th ultimo, I have
the honor to enclose Mr Mitchell's
certificate of leave of absence for eighteen months to proceed to Europe, with Medical Certificate attached.
Mr Alexander, Registrar
of the Supreme Court, will act as Chief Magistrate until the final arrangements
are made
for filling this appointment. I trust Your Grace
His Grace
The Duke of Newcastle,
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