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No of Date of

De

esp: Desp:

nd

58. May 22

醫!

Private &

Confidential

59.

Subject of Despatch.

Reporting a Bill having been drawn upon the Accountant General of the Navy, for the repayment of the Law Expenses incurred by the Colony in the prosecution of the Editor of the "Friend of China" for libel, in June 1845.

Replying to His Lordship's Despatch marked Private and Confidential of the 28th January 1847.

24" Franssitting and original letter from Chief Justice Raline to the Earl Grey dated the 22nd May, 1847.

sp. of

End

Not of Date of Desp: Desp

Subject of Despatch.

No of

Encl.

7

68. June 22 Reporting appointment by the Indian Government, of the Straits' Settlements as a place of transportation for Chinese Convicts from Hongkong.

69. July 14th. Fransmitting half yearly schedule of Despatches ending 30th June, 1847.

Nonz...

7o.

"

ns1.

and reporting upon the same.... 2.

60. June 7th On shipments of Sugar exported from Hongkong.

61.

" 18th Recommending the Campbell for promotion in event of Mr Sterling's return to Hongkong.

One.

62. 19th Acknowledging receipt of Despatches to No 84 of 8th April, 1847.

None

objection

63. 21th Stating that there is no objection to the appointment of Mr. C. Herr as Belgian Consul at Hongkong, but that he has left for England.

None

Colonies in cases.

64. 22 Replying to Circular of the 16th April, relating to charges made in the cases of Escheats.

None Applying for 5 Blank Forms of the Blue Book for 1847, and 6 Books of Colonial Regulations of the latest edition.

65

66.

67.

#

Fransmitting a Petition from the Principal British Merchants to the Postmaster General, London, praying for an efficient Post Office communication between Hongkong and Canton, and recommending the same.

2.

Applying for sanction of Report and Estimate No. 8 of 1846, for additions to the Colonial Prisons.

None.

72.

"

அ.வி.

774. 5th. Reporting 4 months leave of absence granted to Mr. Mercer, with arrangements consequent thereon.

One

One

Fransmitting lists of land sales held on the 26th April and 5th May, and of the June 1847, and reporting upon them.

2.

Fransmitting 4 Copies of a new compilation of the Colonial Ordinances of Hongkong, from 1844 to 1846.

Ond

7/3 . 3rd Fransmitting List of certain unimproved Lots of Land, resumed, or recommended to be resumed by the Colonial Government.

One

Reporting transfer of the experimental Gun boat to the Water Police, which has been placed on an efficient footing from the 1st July 1847.

2.

14th. Fransmitting copy of the Acting Colonial Treasurer's Account for the Quarter ending 30th June 1847, with a comparative statement of the Expenditure of the Colony, for the half year ended 30th June 1846, and 30th June 1847.

J

Reporting six months leave of absence granted to Mr d'Almada, 2nd clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office, on sick certificate

One.

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No of Date of De esp: Desp: nd 58. May 22 醫! Private & Confidential 59. Subject of Despatch. Reporting a Bill having been drawn upon the Accountant General of the Navy, for the repayment of the Law Expenses incurred by the Colony in the prosecution of the Editor of the "Friend of China" for libel, in June 1845. Replying to His Lordship's Despatch marked Private and Confidential of the 28th January 1847. 24" Franssitting and original letter from Chief Justice Raline to the Earl Grey dated the 22nd May, 1847. sp. of End Not of Date of Desp: Desp Subject of Despatch. No of Encl. 7 68. June 22 Reporting appointment by the Indian Government, of the Straits' Settlements as a place of transportation for Chinese Convicts from Hongkong. 69. July 14th. Fransmitting half yearly schedule of Despatches ending 30th June, 1847. Nonz... 7o. " ns1. and reporting upon the same.... 2. 60. June 7th On shipments of Sugar exported from Hongkong. 61. " 18th Recommending the Campbell for promotion in event of Mr Sterling's return to Hongkong. One. 62. 19th Acknowledging receipt of Despatches to No 84 of 8th April, 1847. None objection 63. 21th Stating that there is no objection to the appointment of Mr. C. Herr as Belgian Consul at Hongkong, but that he has left for England. None Colonies in cases. 64. 22 Replying to Circular of the 16th April, relating to charges made in the cases of Escheats. None Applying for 5 Blank Forms of the Blue Book for 1847, and 6 Books of Colonial Regulations of the latest edition. 65 66. 67. # Fransmitting a Petition from the Principal British Merchants to the Postmaster General, London, praying for an efficient Post Office communication between Hongkong and Canton, and recommending the same. 2. Applying for sanction of Report and Estimate No. 8 of 1846, for additions to the Colonial Prisons. None. 72. " அ.வி. 774. 5th. Reporting 4 months leave of absence granted to Mr. Mercer, with arrangements consequent thereon. One One Fransmitting lists of land sales held on the 26th April and 5th May, and of the June 1847, and reporting upon them. 2. Fransmitting 4 Copies of a new compilation of the Colonial Ordinances of Hongkong, from 1844 to 1846. Ond 7/3 . 3rd Fransmitting List of certain unimproved Lots of Land, resumed, or recommended to be resumed by the Colonial Government. One Reporting transfer of the experimental Gun boat to the Water Police, which has been placed on an efficient footing from the 1st July 1847. 2. 14th. Fransmitting copy of the Acting Colonial Treasurer's Account for the Quarter ending 30th June 1847, with a comparative statement of the Expenditure of the Colony, for the half year ended 30th June 1846, and 30th June 1847. J Reporting six months leave of absence granted to Mr d'Almada, 2nd clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office, on sick certificate One.
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No of Date of De esp: Desp: nd 58. May 22 ! Private & Confidential 59. Subject of Despatch. Reporting a Bill having been drawn upow the Accountant General of the Navy, for the repayment - the Law Erspenses incurred by the Colony in the prosecution of the Editor of the "Friend of China for libel, in June 1845. Replying to His Lordship's Despatch marked Rigate and Confidential of 1 the 28th January 1847.. 24" Franssitting and original letter from Chief Justice Raline to the earl Grey dated the 22nd May, 1847, sp. of End Not of Date of Desp: Desp Subject of Despatch. No of Encl. 7 68. June 22 Reporting appointment by the Indian Government, of the Straits' Settlements as u place of transportation for Chinese Convicts from Hongkong .. 69. July 14th. Fransmitting half yearly schedule of Despatches ending 30th June, 1847. Nonz... 7o. " ns1. and reporting upon the same .... 2. 60. June 7th Ow shipments of Sugar exported 61. " froms Hon. Hongkong.. 18th Recommending the Campbell for promotion in event of Mr One. Sterling's return to Hongkong... None 6.2. 19th Acknowledging receipt of Despatches to No 84 of 8th April, 1847..... None objection 63. 21th Stating that there is no to the appointment of Mr. C. Herr ad Belgian Consul at Hongkong) but that he has left for England. None Colonies in cases. 64.22 Replying to Circular of the 16th April, relating to charges made in the of Escheats. None Applying for 5 Blank Forms of the Blue Book for 1847, and 6 Books 65 66. 67. # of Colonial Regulations of the_ latest edition .. Fransmitting a Petition from the Principal British Merchants to the Postmaster General, London, praying for an efficient Post Office communication between Hongkong and Canton, 2. and recommending the same. 2. Applying for sanction of Report and Estimate No. 8 of 1846, for additions to the Colonial Risons . None. 72. " அ.வி. 774.5th. Reporting 4 months leave of absence ted to Mr. Mercer, avith granted to One One arrangements consequent thereon . 2. Fransmitting lists of land sales held on the 26th April and 5 the tb May, 2. and of the June 1847, and reporting upon them. Kansmitting 4 Copies of a new compilation of the Colonial Ordinances of Hongkong, from 1844 to 1846. Ond 7/3 . 3rd Kansmitting List of certain unimproved Lots of Land, resumed, or recommended to be resumed by the Colonial Government - One- Reporting transfer of the experimental Gun bout to the Water Police, which has been placed on an efficient footing from the 1th July 1817. 2. 14th. Fransmitting copy of the Acting, Colonial Rreasure's Account for 30th June 75. " 76. " the Quarter ending 1847, te, with a comparative_ statement of the Expenditure of the Colony, for the half year ended 30th. Sund 1846, and 30th June 1847. J Reporting six months leave of absence granted to Mr d'Almada, 2nd black in the Colonial Secretary's Office, on sick certificate One.
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No of Date of

De

esp: Desp:

nd

58. May 22

!

Private &

Confidential

59.

Subject of Despatch.

Reporting a Bill having been drawn

upow

the Accountant General of the Navy, for the repayment - the Law Erspenses incurred by the Colony in the prosecution of the Editor of the "Friend of China for libel, in June 1845.

Replying to His Lordship's Despatch

marked Rigate and Confidential

of

1 the 28th January 1847..

24" Franssitting and original letter from

Chief Justice Raline to the earl Grey dated the 22nd May, 1847,

sp. of

End

Not of Date of Desp: Desp

Subject of Despatch.

No of

Encl.

7

68. June 22 Reporting appointment by the Indian

Government, of the Straits'

Settlements

as u

place of

transportation for Chinese Convicts from Hongkong ..

69. July 14th. Fransmitting half yearly schedule of Despatches ending 30th June, 1847.

Nonz...

7o.

"

ns1.

and reporting upon the same

.... 2.

60. June 7th Ow shipments of Sugar exported

61.

"

froms Hon.

Hongkong..

18th Recommending the Campbell for promotion in event of Mr

One.

Sterling's return to Hongkong... None

6.2. 19th Acknowledging receipt of Despatches

to No 84 of 8th April, 1847..... None

objection

63. 21th Stating that there is no

to the appointment of Mr. C. Herr

ad

Belgian Consul at Hongkong)

but that he has left for England. None

Colonies in cases.

64.22 Replying to Circular of the 16th April, relating to charges made in the

of Escheats. None Applying for 5 Blank Forms of the

Blue Book for 1847, and 6 Books

65

66.

67.

#

of Colonial Regulations of the_

latest edition ..

Fransmitting a Petition from the Principal

British Merchants to the Postmaster

General, London, praying for an efficient

Post Office

communication

between Hongkong and

Canton,

2.

and recommending the same. 2.

Applying for sanction of Report and Estimate No. 8 of 1846, for additions to the Colonial Risons .

None.

72.

"

அ.வி.

774.5th.

Reporting 4 months leave of absence

ted to Mr. Mercer, avith

granted to

One

One

arrangements consequent thereon . 2. Fransmitting lists of land sales held on the 26th April and 5 the

tb

May,

2.

and of the June 1847, and reporting

upon them.

Kansmitting 4 Copies of a new

compilation of the Colonial Ordinances of Hongkong, from

1844 to 1846.

Ond

7/3 . 3rd Kansmitting List of certain unimproved

Lots of Land, resumed, or recommended to be resumed

by the Colonial Government - One- Reporting transfer of the experimental Gun bout to the Water Police, which has been placed on an

efficient footing from the 1th July 1817. 2. 14th. Fransmitting copy of the Acting,

Colonial Rreasure's Account for 30th June

75.

"

76.

"

the Quarter ending

1847, te, with a comparative_ statement of the Expenditure of the Colony, for the half year ended 30th. Sund 1846, and 30th June 1847.

J

Reporting six months leave of

absence granted to Mr d'Almada, 2nd black in the Colonial Secretary's Office, on sick certificate

One.

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