Hongkong 3458. Cyteen.
Entered
He Venble Secretary of State
Colonial Office
MINUTE
C copy
M' Elliot
M. Merivale
#FC Portescue
Date of Returnable S
259
11. April 60
With reference to your letter of the 8th July 1856 recommending the late Mr. Niblett for the appointment of Clerk of Works at Hong Kong, I am directed by the Duke of Newcastle to acquaint you that this Gentleman resigned his Office & left the Colony some time since, and as it has become necessary to report to the payment of an advance of Money to Mr. Niblett on account of his half pay which he received before...
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