F
M
F
error
of Hongkong had been in
regarding the stoppage of my half Salary subsequent to 31
the 3, 24 July
I regret. For that through
Such An Erroneous assertion I should have been compelled to trouble His Grace The Duke of Newcastle,
Agreeably with His
Graces instructions, I
have given that
any
received
An
order
half Salaries by my Agent should be refunded to the Colonial Government-
and should
Any
fund
422
drawn by my Agent, be forwarded
awarded one, previously to his receiving my letter
such Amount shall be
repaid to the Colonial Government.
I am sincerely grateful
to His Grace for his
Kind Consideration in
my
behalf in this
matter. I have the honor to be
Sir
with the highest respect
Your most obedient
Humble Servant Joseph Thornton
First Cert Staff Officer Department
Hong Kong