of their Serene Highnesses Prince Philip and Prince Alfred (Junior) I Save Coburg and Gotha.
Permit me to assure your Lordship that no care and attention on my part shall be wanting to promote the object of the visit of Their Serene Highnesses, for whom a cordial welcome from Her Majesty's Subjects in this distant portion of the Queen's Dominions may readily be anticipated.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient
humble Servant,
William
Governor
No 89.
Government House, Hongkong 9th August 1869
My Lord,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of Your Lordship's Dispatch marked "Parliamentary" of the 19th June, and, as requested, I have to acquaint Your Lordship in reply that the
The Right Honorable
The Earl of Kimberley,
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State,