and required to answer the charge within four days from the date thereof, both of which letters unanswered. I have hitherto left you alone but am now directed by His Excellency the Governor to inform you that on Tuesday next, the 21st instant at half past two o'clock, P.M., the question whether you shall be suspended from your office will be brought before the Executive Council, and that you must then defend yourself before the Council in writing.
I have, &c.
(Signed) Frederick Stewart,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
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Acting Colonial Secretary to Mr. J. C. de Senna,
No. 324.
Li No. 314
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 21st February 1884
With reference to my letter of the 16th instant appointing this day for your appearance before the Executive Council on the charge of misappropriating Customs monies, I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to inform you that you have been given a few days more to reconsider your case, and that the meeting of Council has been postponed until Saturday next, the 26th instant, at half past four P.M., at which
(Signed) F. Stewart,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
66) Civil Hospital.