Originals sent there, and we believe that the adoption of such a course would be less expensive to the Colony, than sending young boys to Gaol for a short period at the expiration of which they would be turned out, only to be re-imprisoned after the lapse of a week or so.
I have, &c.,
(Signed) John Whyte,
Police Magistrate.
(Immediate.)
Colonial Secretary,
Hongkong.
169/1242 ro.27.
Governor Sir Richard MacDonnell
MINUTE
1. I have to verify by checking through the HK despatch book, p.1815, & find no mention of the Grant.
E.C.B.
18/11/67
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No.5909/68.
No.169 of the 12 Dec.
I have much pleasure in expressing my approval of the arrangements which you have entered into with the Rev. Father Raimondi with a view to providing for the relief of destitute Chinese children.
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