be a Criminal lunatic, has necessitated his being discharged from Her Majesty's service.
His discharge has accordingly taken place, and, under these circumstances, it is not within the province of the Officer Commanding to take any steps with regard to the final disposal of the prisoner...
I have &c.
(Signed) W. G. O'Shaughnessy, Assistant Military Secretary.
(Copy) Major Lucas to Superintendent of Victoria Gaol
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Sir,
Hong Kong, 28th November, 1872.
In compliance with the direction of Brigadier-General Commanding received from A. R. the Major-General Commanding, I have the honour to forward the parchment Certificate of Discharge of the man named in the margin who is at present detained in Victoria Gaol.
I have, &c.
(Signed) F. B. Lucas, Major, Commanding 1st Batt. 10th Foot
P.T.O.