I caused copies of your Desp. to be forwarded to the Superintendent of Gardens and I transmit to you a copy of Dr. J. Hooker's reply, on which I would draw your attention to the remarks which he offers on the subject of Sea planting in Hong Kong.
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I am directed by the Sec. for the Colonies to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 2nd inst.; and express his Lordship's thanks to Dr. Hooker for his observations on tree planting in Hong Kong, which will be communicated to the Governor, Sir George Bowen.