RAFT.
Sov 23097
hess? Abbott a Parler
MINUTE.
Air. Fronde 6 Dec
Enguer.
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Mr. Pearson 7 and
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
Mr. Meade.
Sir R. Herbert.
Lord Onslow.
7"
Sir H. T. Holland,
409
lux Dec, 07
Gentlemen,
With reference to the letter from this dept. of the 24th of August last, I am directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to inform you that after considering the report of the Governor of Hong Kong concerning the petition of Mr. M. Dougall, he is unable to accede to his application.