January 1862, by which His Excellency will observe there is a very large fund and which is fairly available as rewards for good conduct.
I have forwarded Wm Quin, "Captain's Superintendent of Police.
True Copy.
W. M. deane Acting Colonial Secretary
Entered Hongkong 225. 15/28
To Hamilton Eny Esqr MINUTE 45
$25. £5.4.2
Thor 292
278. Our Land is declared best by the Duke opening earth to State & you for the information of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury that Dis has sanctioned the grant of gratuities amounting to twenty-five dollars to his Police Constables.
The Hongkong Police Force
A copy of the foregoing despatch the subject is most obedient...