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3240 Hong Kong

APRIL 24.

RECEIVED

Ecclesiastical.

Ans. 12. May / 66. 57.

1836

Sir,

Government Offices, Victoria, Hong Kong, 7th February 1856.

I have the honour to acknowledge Your despatch No. 1, of 22 November last, enclosing copy of letter addressed by the Colonial Chaplain direct to the Secretary of State, and pointing out that Mr. Javin might be made aware of the rule which forbids such a course.

In accordance with the instructions conveyed in that

The Right Honorable

H. Labouchere, M.P.,

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