Act and Ordinance are much more elaborate than the Passengers Act in this country. Nevertheless there are several points on which the provisions of both are of the same character, and as to these it may be useful for the Emigration officer to see how the matter is dealt with here.
I have the honour to be
Your Obedient Humble Servant
HW Murdoch
2553. Hong Kong
MINUTE PAPER.
See & Roger.
2543
403
It appears to me impossible to pass over the conduct of Dr. Thomsett, the Harbour Master & Assistant Surgeon, & the other Officers, J. Adams, Mr. Meddleton & W. Mr. Murdoch in regard to the defective state of affairs...
2 Kelbourne...
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Here is the revised response without the extra explanation at the end:Act and Ordinance are much more elaborate than the Passengers Act in this country. Nevertheless there are several points on which the provisions of both are of the same character, and as to these it may be useful for the Emigration officer to see how the matter is dealt with here.
I have the honour to be
Your Obedient Humble Servant
HW Murdoch
2553. Hong Kong
MINUTE PAPER.
See & Roger.
2543
403
It appears to me impossible to pass over the conduct of Dr. Thomsett, the Harbour Master & Assistant Surgeon, & the other Officers, J. Adams, Mr. Meddleton & W. Mr. Murdoch in regard to the defective state of affairs...
2 Kelbourne...