(Copy) J. 196.
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523
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Government House Hong Kong
30th March 1872-
I have the honor to acknowledge
receipt of your Excellency's Despatch
No. 23 of the 23rd instant, acquainting me
with your retirement from the
Government of Macao, and the arrival
of your Successor.
I learned with much regret
some time back your Excellency's
intention to retire. Senhor de Souza,
etc.
etc.
to.