letting you have it free of rent.
I have ten
(signed)
M. J. Abereer,
Colonial Secretary:
J.
Colonial Secretary.
(Copy)
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Sir,
Victoria, Hong Kong, May 8th, 1860.
We have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 400 dated May 8th, 1860, by which you communicate His Excellency, the Governor's willingness to grant a site for the Foundling Hospital.
We cannot but feel exceedingly grateful for His Excellency's kindness, as His munificence far exceeds our boldest expectation. Encouraged by His Excellency's willingness, we would respectfully request you to inform His Excellency, the Governor, of our gratitude and of our willingness.
The Hon'ble W. T. Mercer, Esq., Colonial Secretary.