The Secretary of State for the Colonies by the outgoing mail, relative to various proceedings which have occurred in the Harbor Master's Department since my return from England to that Office, and whereby my reputation and Character have been so severely Compromised.
Under these circumstances I have the honor to beg you may be pleased to obtain the sanction of His Excellency The Governor for a Copy of this Letter to accompany by this mail to His Grace The Secretary of State for the Colonies, such Dispatches, as may refer to my Case, so that by the time of departure of Next Outgoing Mail I may be afforded an opportunity of exculpating myself from the blame, which has been attributed to me.
I have the honor to be, Sir Your most obedient and humble Servant Henry: Gunthorp
Government Offices, Victoria, Hong Kong, 16th April, 1860.
My Lord Duke,
Information having been received in this Colony that Chief Justice Stulme has been allowed to retire on a Pension, Mr Adams has handed me the enclosed application for the vacant appointment.
To His Grace The Duke of Newcastle,
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