General Gordon was away. Moreover, Mr. Mitchell-Innes' familiarity with Chinese habits and language will be found most useful in this post.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,
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Mr. Bramston.
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Mr. Stanhope.
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14 March 1887
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch no 25 of the 31st January last, reporting the appointment of Mr Mitchell Innes as Acting Superintendent of Victoria Gaol, during the absence of Major Leverson Gordon on leave.