for these documents in the case of the Mint officials generally before my departure I was repeatedly informed
they
were
unnecessary as the
information would be
Sent
direct to the Colonial Office
You will
greatly oblige
me by advising the best
Course to pursue as
I expect
to leave Europe very shortly.
Will you afford me sufficient time to have Mr.
(d) Tho. 17. Kinder.
Master
of the late
Mint of Hongkong
The Hon. Martin
Hongkong
57 Aquati
Entered
In Nomura 5/169
H. Brandford on dy b
20.4
.4-11 Jan 1869.
57
7 Jan 1869
Gentlemen
I am directed to
acknowledge receipt of
your letter of the I inst
I
am directed to state
in reply to author's letter
The Salary
issue
Which is due 2 March
as per
late Charter of the
Hongkong
Mines from
The date to last
4
his going on affidavit
that it has been issued
& humbly
the Colony with
If that date
is correct