hatch
way
Ion middle deck.
The work to be completed to the
satisfaction of the officer appointed by Government
(Signed)
R. McMurd
Acting Harbor Master,
I hereby covenant, promise
and agree
to execute the several works herein referred to
for
Nine thousand five
the sum of $9,500. hundred dollars, in accordance with
my
Tender to that effect approved by His Excellency the Acting Governor through
Colonial Secretary's letter No 277 of 18th March 1865 to the Surveyor General
(sign) S. P. Hall
Victoria, Hong Kong, 18th March 1865
3579/4
96
Memo: of the 3 Tenders received for
the conversion of the ship "Royal Saxon"
into a Convict Hulk.
Mr J. Lamont's
$16,970.00
Mr G. Harper $12,200 or
S. P. Hall $9,500 (accepted)
W. Alexand
Acting Colonial Secretary
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 30th November, 1863
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