CO129-002 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843 — Page 57

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Victoria, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the Faith. To Our trusty and Well-beloved George Charles D'Aguilar Esquire, Major General Commanding Our Forces in China and Hong Kong, Greeting.

Although in the reposing especial trust and confidence in your loyalty, ability, and integrity, We were not without some uncertainty as to the rank of the Officer who might from time to time command Our Forces in and about Hong Kong, We have thought it expedient to adopt this general arrangement.

And whereas the Queen has been pleased to appoint you to that command, Her Majesty has been advised to issue a Warrant under Her Sign Manual appointing you also to be Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Hong Kong.

I enclose the draft Warrant herewith and have to desire that you will, after it shall have been duly registered, deliver it to Major General D'Aguilar.

Draft of a Warrant appointing Major General George Charles D'Aguilar to be Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Hong Kong.

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This draft has been prepared by direction of H. Merpe, DS/ this, Moll be accompanied by a letter from Jouti Sin A Peter explaining the reasons for the appointment.

Smith 28/2257 24/29

Victoria, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the Faith. To Our trusty and Well-beloved George Charles D'Aguilar Esquire, Major General Commanding Our Forces in China and Hong Kong, Greeting.

Our Will and Pleasure is that you shall be Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Our Colony of Hong Kong.

Although in the reposing especial trust and confidence in your loyalty, ability, and integrity, We were not without some uncertainty as to the rank of the Commanding Officer permanently stationed at Hong Kong, We have thought it expedient to appoint you.

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Victoria, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the Faith. To Our trusty and Well-beloved George Charles D'Aguilar Esquire, Major General Commanding Our Forces in China and Hong Kong, Greeting. Although in the reposing especial trust and confidence in your loyalty, ability, and integrity, We were not without some uncertainty as to the rank of the Officer who might from time to time command Our Forces in and about Hong Kong, We have thought it expedient to adopt this general arrangement. And whereas the Queen has been pleased to appoint you to that command, Her Majesty has been advised to issue a Warrant under Her Sign Manual appointing you also to be Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Hong Kong. I enclose the draft Warrant herewith and have to desire that you will, after it shall have been duly registered, deliver it to Major General D'Aguilar. Draft of a Warrant appointing Major General George Charles D'Aguilar to be Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Hong Kong. Page 143 31 This draft has been prepared by direction of H. Merpe, DS/ this, Moll be accompanied by a letter from Jouti Sin A Peter explaining the reasons for the appointment. Smith 28/2257 24/29 Victoria, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the Faith. To Our trusty and Well-beloved George Charles D'Aguilar Esquire, Major General Commanding Our Forces in China and Hong Kong, Greeting. Our Will and Pleasure is that you shall be Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Our Colony of Hong Kong. Although in the reposing especial trust and confidence in your loyalty, ability, and integrity, We were not without some uncertainty as to the rank of the Commanding Officer permanently stationed at Hong Kong, We have thought it expedient to appoint you.
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