M. Mercer
to
The Duke of Newcastle
Received.
1 Inclosure
No.191.
for Emigration purposes... advanced to Mr I Sampson in repayment of $1,300
Transmitting Bill rechange for £429.4.6
380
Hong Kong 17th October 1865.
I certify that the rate of exchange upon the 18th instant for first Class bills
on London at six months sight
was Four Shillings and three pence farthing per dollar.
[Signed] S. Fraser Andrew (DE) Q.M. Murray.
(True Copy)
W. H. Alexander
Acting Colonial Secretary.