Hong Kong,
I again respectfully ask that my request may be speedily complied with so that no difficulty may arise from W. Ball's approaching departure for England.
On so important a matter I would suggest that M. Hayllar be also asked to report as to what occurred.
His Excellency having done me the favour to state that he could not think of forwarding the report without affording me an opportunity of explaining my account.
I am the more anxious that this should be done at once so that the forwarding of the report may not be delayed.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
John M. Ambler,
Chief Justice.
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