H.G. Ihr Winther Esqr
Lieut. M. Robeisen to
Despatches from Gov.
Confidential
30 March 1861.
8474/62
Macau, 18th March 1861.
The Honorable
Vir:
Mr Mercer,
Colonial Secretary,
Hongkong.
521
I have to communicate something of a peculiar nature, which may eventually affect, in a high degree, the revenues of India and British Commerce in China;
May I request you to communicate this note to H.E. The Governor, and obtain, for me, leave to open a strictly private correspondence on the subject.
I am,
Your very obedient Servant,
(Signed) H. Scala.
True Copy,
Colonial Secretary.