My Lord,
I have the honor to be,
Your Lordship's most obedient
humble servant,
Robert
Governor
Government House, Hongkong, 12th August, 1872.
I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of Your Lordship's Despatch marked "Parliamentary" of the 3rd June, and, as requested, to acquaint
Your Lordship in reply that the 4 Copies of the Parliamentary Paper relating to "Registration of Pills (Australian Colonies)," therein referred to have been received.
The Right Honorable
The Earl of Kimberley,
Per Principal Secretary of State