Inclause in Governor Sir Richard Graves Macdonnell's Despatch Nr 254 & 15 March, 1867.
3. No 88. 27 July 1867
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MAY 20 1867
J.255.
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Government house,
Hong Kong, 23rd March, 1869.
My Lord,
I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your Lordship's despatch 21st January 8, relative to granting a reward to W. Coomey, the Master of the "Buonaventura" for his gallant defence of that vessel.
The Right Honorable
The Earl of Carnarvon,
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State,