I have the honor to be, My Lord Duke,
Your Grace's most obedient, Humble Servant,
Recto James MacDonnell
To
His Excellency the Governor.
Mr. Ellesmere 5th by
This is the explanation required by the Colonial Pension Minute.
The Colonial Chaplain has forwarded it to the Treasury for information & with reference to 3917 WR.
87/9 & 49 10PM (I
The Treasury to the Messrs
319
MINUTE
Hongkong
319. 87/10
Answered
12 Sept. 18..
68
James directed by The Duke of Buckingham to transmit to you for the information of The Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, & with reference to the letter of the 18th inst.
Copy of a despatch from the Governor of Hong Kong.
Explanation of the omission to forward the Certificate required by the Colonial Pension Minute, in favor of Dr. Irwin.