40.
Executive.
Lord Duke,
I have the honor to forward copy of the Report of the Joint Committee appointed by the direction of Her Majesty's Government to consider and report upon the appropriation of Kowloon.
Government Offices, Victoria, Hong Kong, 26th March, 1861.
The Duke of Newcastle, &c. &c. &c.
RECEIVED 20 MAY 1861.
4542.