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From Sir Harry Pottinger

W:43.

3 Enclosures

Hongkong, May 5 1865

t.

262

lepy

4.166

Gentlemen,

My

Government House

Hong Kong, April 15.1845.

our observation and the concurrent

opinions of all individuals with whom I have consulted on the subject satisfy

me that it is

it is highly advisable to Establish a registry office, and to

allow no

person to reside

on

the

Island who shall not be registered

in

such

office.

This arrangement may at first sight

appear to be likely to be attended with great trouble but it is obviously necessary to ensure the well being of the Island, and also what is even of itself a sufficient motive for undertaking it B. R. Schurston East. Deputy Superintendent Jan. Major William Caine, Chief Magistrate Lieut. William Peddar, R.M. Marine Magistrate

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From Sir Harry Pottinger W:43. 3 Enclosures Hongkong, May 5 1865 t. 262 lepy 4.166 Gentlemen, My Government House Hong Kong, April 15.1845. our observation and the concurrent opinions of all individuals with whom I have consulted on the subject satisfy me that it is it is highly advisable to Establish a registry office, and to allow no person to reside on the Island who shall not be registered in such office. This arrangement may at first sight appear to be likely to be attended with great trouble but it is obviously necessary to ensure the well being of the Island, and also what is even of itself a sufficient motive for undertaking it B. R. Schurston East. Deputy Superintendent Jan. Major William Caine, Chief Magistrate Lieut. William Peddar, R.M. Marine Magistrate Page 270 Page 271
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Copy Frous Sir Harry Pottinger W:43. 3 Enclosures Houghong, May 5 1865 t. 262 lepy 4.166 Gentlemen, My Government House Hong Kong, April 15.1845. our observation and the coercurrent opinions of all dudividuals with whom I have consulted on the subject satisfy me that it is it is highly advisable to Establish a hyistry office, and to allow no ow to reside persow ou thei Siland who shall not be registered such office.. сей This arrangement may at first sight вы appear to be likely to be attended with great trouble but it is obviously wit hecesary to ensure the well heily of the Island, and also what is even of itself. sufficical motive for undertaking it b. R. Schurston East. Defaly Saforinteident Jan. Major Williacer Caine, Chief Magistrate Lieut. William Peddar, Rh. Marine Magistrate Page 270Page 271
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Frous Sir Harry Pottinger

W:43.

3 Enclosures

Houghong, May 5 1865

t.

262

lepy

4.166

Gentlemen,

My

Government House

Hong Kong, April 15.1845.

our observation and the coercurrent

opinions of all dudividuals with whom I have consulted on the subject satisfy

me that it is

it is highly advisable to Establish a hyistry office, and to

allow no

ow to reside

persow

ou

thei

Siland who shall not be registered

such

office..

сей

This arrangement may at first sight

вы

appear to be likely to be attended with great trouble but it is obviously wit hecesary to ensure the well heily of the Island, and also what is even of itself. sufficical motive for undertaking it b. R. Schurston East. Defaly Saforinteident Jan. Major Williacer Caine, Chief Magistrate Lieut. William Peddar, Rh. Marine Magistrate

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