Whereas the appointment in question is held absolutely at the option of the Governor and during the tenure of his Governorship administration, Moreover the Governor of a Colony has a passage allowance granted to him which has been carefully calculated to meet all expenditure of the nature intended to provide for passages for himself, his family and officers of his staff. I regret that I am unable to approve of your action in this matter, I have regret that you require Capt. O'Callaghan to refund the amount which he has received____ The Instructions to the Crown Agents to return to Capt. O'Callaghan the Bond as soon as cons... will be carried out.
RAR Hong Kong, No. 46 Governor Catenay Date 16 Dec. 1872 st providus Paper. No. (Subject.) DESPATCH. C.O Meteorological Observations for October 1872- From ... with Covering Despatch a-1 Dr Round Cofeier Encl: Met.
(Minutes.) To met: Def: at once £. F. R8% 2/1/73 443 referred to in your despatch.