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by the Auditor General on the 16th Instant for explanation, which you have hitherto neglected to give, though you admitted the retention of the money by paying on the 18th Instant that Balance to the Treasurer's
I have therefore to inform you that His Excellency looks on the above circumstances
being altogether so peculiar that He must now insist on your giving full and immediate explanation of your conduct in
the matter
I have to
(Signed) W. T. Mercer.
Colonial Secretary.
(Copy)
No. 6.
Sent
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Auditor General's Office, Hong Kong, 15th January 1924
Amongst the receipts into the Colonial Treasury during the month of October last I observe an entry of $1000 received through you as the amount of a Bond given by Messrs Heure and Company with respect to the Emigrant Ship "Fairlight" which Bond was forfeited for non-compliance with the terms of the Chinese Passengers Act of 1855.
F.Y. Hazeland, Esqre
Crown Solicitor.
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