Sir, be so good as to inform R. G. H. Herbert, Esq., the Supreme Court, that I have taken the liberty of sending to him a copy of the English newspapers containing an account of the proceedings in this country.
I have also sent to him a copy of the indictment against Huffam. I was informed by Mr. Armistead, the auctioneer, that W. J. Hunt was the person who received the proceeds of the sale of Huffam's furniture, and I also found his name in conjunction with that of the other person alluded to, in the Register of Shareholders of the Hongkong Hotel Company, as holding shares which, I was told, belonged to Huffam, and would be available for distribution in the event of bankruptcy.
The other person is an Officer of the Supreme Court, and as I have no other evidence than the appearance of his name on the Register in respect of their shares, I trust Lord Kimberley will allow me to refer to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies for further information.
I have the honor to be, &c.,
Lis... 2, Carlton Gardens, Ealing, W.
June 3rd, 1881.
Your obedient Servant,
I. ... und Sibbons.
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