by the Government of Hong Kong for the Conveyance of the Master and crew of the wrecked ship "Ardville" on board a Chinese junk from Grates shoal to that colony.
On the 19th June last I called upon the Government of Hong Kong for the sum of £104: 3:4, the amount expended for the conveyance of the wrecked Chinese immigrants, and I transmit to you a copy of the reply I have received from that gentleman after making repeated applications for an answer.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most Obedient servant, Sie Rojus.
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3.20 October -3.4 from Agent ki £104- X Captain Williamson
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41 Geetham Monsi, Old Broad St, London 3rd Oct 1863.
W. C. Surgeon, Crown Colonie Office, Spring Garden
I regret that your esteemed favor remained unanswered for so long, consequent upon my illness and absence from business.
With reference to the application for payment of £104: 3:4 in connection with the wreck of the Ardville, I must beg respectfully to submit that I am not liable for the amount. Although I was the registered owner, I was not in fact the owner, but Captain Williamson, who is resident at Hong Kong.