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As I had no informations

the intention to appoint

lad to

Mr. Odell, I shall be glad

be instructed

to the circuius a

tances under which this "order"

has been issued,

I have te

(Signed) John Bowring,

Governor.

(True loopy)

Colonial secretary.

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Jh.3276/55

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Victoria, Honghong,

13th February, 1855.

Sit,

I have the honor to

Excellency's letter

acknowledge receipt of Your -

of yesterday,

asting explanation of

the

circumstances under which

Mr Odell has been Gazetted to discharge temporarily the duties of Colonial Chaplain."

As Your Cxcellency have

signified to me

your perfect

approval of this appointment; I understand the required

explanation to tefer to the

appearance of the Gazette without

His Excellency

Sir John Bersing, WA. LL. D.,

Governors

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