Proclamation but with due regard to the customs and feelings of the Chinese Community. It will be remembered that Mr. Chadwick has pointed out in strong terms that the insanitary state of large portions of this City peculiarly exposes it to visitations of contagious and infectious diseases.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble Servant,
W. Bowen
DRAFT.
by Kay
Who. √213
1. Bowen.
MINUTE.
Mr. 36ch:
Mr. Tracson 3 Bch;
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
Mr. Meade, 3
Sir R. Herbert,
Mr. Ashley.
Lord Derby.
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your Despatch of 21st reporting that you had in consequence of official reports having reached you of the presence of sporadic if not Epidemic cholera in several parts of Hong Kong...
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