at San Francisco, for transmitting correspondence from Hongkong to the various places in North and South America and
the West Indies named, in a list annexed to his letter.
The correspondence in question is not considerable in bulk, but I do not think I should on that account refrain from forwarding Mr. M: Mitchell's suggestions.
Whether it be desirable to adopt them partially or otherwise, is a matter which may be left to the decision of Her Majesty's Government, without any recommendation from myself:
MINUTE PAPER.
To Sandford
To Juicery for consent on
Port Offer
21 July
I have the honour to be, My Lord,
Your Excellency's most obedient humble servant
Patrick Manson Stewart
Governor