Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong,
9th November, 1860.
Sir,
Referring to Mr Mitchell's letter No 22 of 21st August last; I am directed to address you on the subject of your unfortunate illness.
With every Sympathy for yourself personally and the deepest regret for the calamity that has befallen you, His Excellency The Governor thinks it imperative that you should know that
4m Chapman, Esq
Care of Dr R. Jack.