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the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company regarding the duration of voyages of the Steamers of their Company between this Colony and Singapore.
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The object of Mr. McIver supplying this information is to show that the operation of the Chinese Passenger Act 1855 is an unwarrantary interference with the Steamers of the Company, inasmuch as, with three exceptions, the time occupied on the voyage averages 6 days and 4 hours.
I have nothing to add to what has already been communicated to Your Lordship in my Despatches on this subject.
I have the honor to be, My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient humble Servant,
Kennedy Governor.