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1511. Hong Kong

FEB.21

895

Victoria, Hong Kong,

Reclesiastical.

1851

28th December. 1850.

vide Answer is Stanton Letter 297/00

Aur! 11 8752 - No 279.

My Lord,

With reference to my despatch 19/06 of the 28th Ultimo, I have much pleasure in forwarding copy of a letter from the Rev. J. W. Steedman, by which, your Lordship will perceive that the nomination of the Revd Gentleman to the Chaplaincy of this Colony (should it become vacant by the resignation of the Revd Mr. Stanton) would be very satisfactory to His Lordship.

- I have the honor to be,

With the highest respect,

Your Lordship's,

Most Obedient Humble Servant,

[Signature: likely "Shane"]

Right Honourable, The Earl Grey,

    

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