from Mr Mercer
should wither be submitted for the Low Junir the Lau or of the Crown Officers of the ... that the assistance of some Compelent draftsman in London Acting Governors despatch & the 19ft should be obtained
I return to you at the expense of the Colony of Hong Kong.
r reply Lam to Bill. authorize you to take steps for procuring the services of some Lawyer qualified to frame an Ordinance to meet the requirements of the Colony, ascertaining previously what the expence will be, and reporting to His Grace before you come to conclude any arrangement in the matter.