Subject to the Captain Superintendent of Police with reference to the time at which Mr. Quin went on leave.
In accordance with the instructions of His Excellency the Governor, I have the honor to inform you on the subject.
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(Signed) M. M. Deane,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
(True Copy.)
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Extract from the Minutes of the Executive Council of Hong Kong, held on the 23rd July, 1872.
"Present:"
His Excellency Governor Sir Arthur Edward Kennedy, Knt., C.B.
His Excellency Major General Whitfeld, Commanding Her Majesty's Troops.
"The Honorable Cecil C. Smith,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
"The Honorable Thomas Child, Acting Attorney General.
The Council meets this day at 3 PM by special summons.