Date of Despatch Subject of Despatch Date of Despatch Subject of Despatch
78 May 3 Acknowledging Despatch No. 14 of 10th March, and transmitting copies of applications from the Auditor General to His Excellency Mr. Bruce for augmentation of Office Staff and increase to his salary.
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
3 Reporting that the Colonial Surgeon has been directed to take provisional charge of the Lock Hospital, consequent upon the resignation of G. Menzies.
4 Forwarding appendix to Inventory of Furniture in Government House.
Reporting clearance, with Chinese Doctor in charge of the Emigrant Ships "Mary L. Sutton" and "Golden Fleece".
Replying to Despatch No. 12 of 4th March respecting Chinese Emigration to Australia and especially to the Colony of Victoria.
13 Acknowledging receipt of Despatch No. 22 of "26" March 1859.
86 (Continued) that the Chief Magistrate should be a Barrister.
87 May 19 Forwarding Mr. Snell's application for the office of Chief Magistrate.
88
89
90
91
2
92
None.
18 Replying to Despatch No. 13 of 5th March last respecting the estates of two deceased Seamen of the Ships "Chusan" and "Tejak".
19 Forwarding Minute by the Colonial Secretary, adhering to the recommendation.
20 Submitting application from Mr. and Mrs. ... for Pension or removal.
20 Submitting letter from the Acting Postmaster recommending increase of salary to one of his clerks and suggesting improvement in the mode of distributing letters here and passage with sorting them on the ...
Acknowledging receipt of Despatch No. 22 of 20th March, announcing the appointment of M. Robinson as Governor of Hongkong and the abolition of Office of Lieutenant Governor.
Statement of Claims for Pension.
Respecting withdrawal of Troops from the Colony without previous consultation with the Governor.
93 May 21 Acknowledging receipt and Divatories to No. 40 of 11th April, 1859.
None.
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