CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843 — Page 566

yesterday's date (No: 616) and to express my entire concurrence in the removal of the Detachment from hypan until the permanent Barracks for its reception shall be finished.

I return the Original Enclosure to Your Lordship's letter.

I have …

(Signed) Henry Pottinger

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and to request that you inquire into the merits of the case and endeavour to adjust it.

It is almost needless to point out to you the desirability as well as advantage to the parties of the matter being settled by arbitration or the mediation of friends.

I have to…

(Signed) Richard Hussane.

The Honorable,

Sir,

Major Caine,

Chief Magistrate, Hongkong.

Victoria, Hong Kong, December 18th, 1862.

I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to forward to you a letter from Mr. William Scott with its accompaniments No:118 and No:119.

… Gordon, Agr.

Land Officer,

Sir,

Victoria, Hongkong, December 5th, 1843.

I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to forward to you the accompanying copy of a letter dated the 30th of last month from Vice Admiral Sir William Parker regarding the site chosen for a naval Hospital.