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RECEIVED
26 NOV
1863
Hong Kong Mint
85
Treas
Goo 155-26 Nortes-41007
11007
15 Victoria Road
West Naupstead
NV 25th Nov 1863
My Lord Duke,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Grace's letter bearing date the 23rd, appointing me the Master of the Mint at Hong Kong, and for which appointment I beg most respectfully to tender my thanks.
Your Grace may rely on my best endeavors at all times to carry out the orders and instructions of the Government, and in expediting the arrangements. I have this day placed myself at the disposal of Mr. Graham by the Royal Mail.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord Duke,
Your most obedient,
The Right Honorable the Duke of Newcastle, K.G.
The undersigned,
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonial Department.