September, 1872
I have the honor to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's humble servant.
MacLeod to Your Excellency
Ishan med,
Ipovernor.
Return of Emigrant Ships cleared by the Emigration Officer, Hong Kong,
from 27th September to 15th October, 1872, both days inclusive.
Date Ship's Name Tons Master's Name Where bound Adults Children Total Remarks 73 October, Parana * 74 35 Tanah Merah 55 555 London 75 11 Esmeralda 761 " 77 12 Japane 178 Odeja Eliza Menting 35 353 Manila T. Billabass 8.5 / 33 North Shields H.D. Gaze Manila Saigon 55 4,400 New York J. Ht. Freeman San Francisco H. Busthill Singapore 55. 819 Hull 7.891 (True exfq.); M F M F M F 1027 126 134 281 220 753 Z 165 M. Karble Saigon & Singapore 216 173 305 322 " 37 2 196 1 351 326 1295 32 do 5 1,392* This Ship is bound to Melbourne, not to the above place (Big).
Acting Colonial Secretary.
in addition
(Signed) H. G. Thomsett, Emigration Officer.
Emigration Office, Hong Kong, 14th October, 1872.