Hongkong
Sir Hercules Robinson.
12-April 1864
To
The Duke of Newcastle.
/ Inclosure.
No 37.
Received
Legislative Council.
Mr. Perceval of his seat in
Reporting resignation by
(Copy.)
Sir,
37
Lutland Strand
&
64
97
Don't spit March, 1864.
As I propose leaving for England by the mail Steamer tomorrow I have to request your Excellency to accept my resignation as a Member of the Legislative Council, and trusting that the Colony may continue to prosper as it has hitherto done, under your Excellency's Administration,
I have the honour to be,
(Signed.) Alex Perceval.
Sir Hercules Robinson
&c.
&c.
Government House.
(True Copy.)
Colonial Secretary.