Hercules Robinson in Executive
Council on the 24th February last.
~ Irwin will leave by the
homeward Mail of the 13th Instant.
I enclose the customary-
certificate
There being at the present moment hit tie church of England
Clergymen in Honghong
and one
of
these being only in Deacon's orders, I was
obliged
a to ask
for the Assistance of the
other, the Naval Chaplain attached to the Dockyard, and I am able to report that with the consent of the Senior Naval
Officer, the Reverend I. Wilson will the duties of
conduct temporarily
Colonial Chaplain, drawing half
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the Salary of that office
This arrangement will I believe
give satisfaction,
and I have to ask
your approval of it.
I have the honor to be
Sin
an most. Obedient Servant
Your
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