In Herculas Robinson
The Duke
Received
7
to
Inclosure.
N44.
Newcastle
recommending
suspension from office, and
supporting Mr. Gunthorpe's
his dismissal.
F. Rogers. As this is a case
of defalcation of
public revenue – which Avenue, Hong
Kong being
a Crown Colony, the Audit
Office at home examines into
think that, before any
considerate
steps are taken with respect to
Mr. Gunthorpe it would be proper
to refer to the Treasury.
But from J5528 it will
be seen
that Mr. G.
is preparing an exculpation. So wait for it, before referring to the Treasury!
AB.
Dura
J5528/60
293
Minutes of the Executive Council
of Hongkong
Monday, 9th April, 1860
Present:
The Honble The Commandant of the
The Honble The Colonial Secretary,
His Excellency The Governor,
Garrison.
The Council met today by special summons.
was sworn in as a
Chief Justice, who was in attendance, Esqre, Attorney General and Acting.
The Honble William Henry Adams,
Provisional Member