Mr. 044-853 bajassa In 8132/63 Acting Colonial Secretary to Chairman of Chambers of Commerce
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hong Kong
15 June, 1863,
With reference to your interview some days ago with His Excellency The Acting Governor, wherein you were good enough to introduce the representatives of three Indian Firms interested in the saltpetre trade, I am directed to acquaint you for the information of those Gentlemen that by the mail since arrived no advices have been received from His Grace The Secretary of State.
I. I. MacKenzie, Esq.
Chairman of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce: