Hangdong 26th March 1872.
Clerk of Councils
L. d. Almada & Castro Expe
Surveyor
Several
Mrr Moorson – observations on charges against him) -- dilatory and irrelevant,
I distinct and immediate reply required - for reasons stated.
Enclosure N. 9 in Governor Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell's Despatch No 785 of 10 April 1872
(2. Enclosures)
(Copying)
Sir,
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Surveyor General's Office,
April, 1872.
I have the honor to hand herewith my reply to certain charges made against me by His Excellency the Governor - which should have been in your hands yesterday, but which I found it quite impossible to finish before closing hours at the Office.
I have etc.,
(Signed) R. A. Moorsom, Surveyor General.
Z. d'Almada & Castro, Esqr, Solicitor of Councils,