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Victoria, Honghong, 24th April, 1846.

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I have been requested, by Lieutenant Ridder, the Harbor Master, to forward for

"your consideration, the enclosed statement in which he applies to be relieved from the duties of Marine Magistrate.

I have informed that officer that I cannot recommend his application,

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his experience in naval affairs and position as Harbor Master qualify him peculiarly to settle the complaints which at the end of a long verage are frequently made by the Masters and Crews of Merchant = Vessels against each other, and the enlarged. population of the island, together with the

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