According to me.
great
boon. It
my present intention not to leave
Hongkong for Europe till April next,
when, with the view of avoiding
the heat of the Red Sea, I shall probably
return via California - arriving England about the end of July
I may be compelled to
alter that plan by
circumstances
referred to in my
despatch of the 16th April last.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient
humble servant
George Francis McDonnell
Governor.
Hongkong
MINUTE PAPER.
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