therefore merely, say that the proximity
of
this Island to the mainland
China is the Chief Cause why, in
Resort
of
Colony
my opinion, a Registry Office will be found indispensable, also the will in a short time become the
of the dregs of the population of this part of China, including Criminals of every class, who will flock to Hong Kong to live by plunder and to escape punishment.
I shall have the honour of addressing your Lordship further on this subject when called upon to make any Report as to what should be done, and in the interim this despatch will enable #. his Lordship to honour
me by any
Commands that
may be considered advisable.
I have to
say
(Signed) Henry Pottinger.
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therefore mereby, say that the proximity
of
this In land to the mainland
China is the Chief Cause why, in
Resort
of
Colony
my opinion, a Registry Office will be found undispensable, alse the will in a short time become the
of the dregs of the population of this part of China, including Criminals of every class, who will flock to Hong Kong to live by plunder and to excafe punishment.
I shall have the honour of addrefacing your Lordship further on this subgich when dean make of any Enced as to what should be done, and in the interion this despatch will enable #. his foot to honour
me by any
Commands that
be considered advisable.
Shave to
way
(Signed) Henry Potteiger.
261
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