Hongkong, 4th August, 1860.
In reply to your dispatch of this date, I have the honor to inform you,
1. That my salary as Emigration agent at Canton is £750 per annum, together with a table allowance of $150 per month making altogether $450 per annum.
2. That while I decline to accept personally any pecuniary responsibility for monthly advances to Mr. Sampson at Amoy and the disposal of property in Swatow for emigration purposes.
The Duke of Newcastle Received No.159.
To the Emigration Commissioners.
For report?
The Honorable WYE. Alexander Acting Colonial Secretary.