CO129-097 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1864 [1-2] & Sir Robinson - 1864 [1-3] — Page 324

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No 8.

2nd February 1864. You are requested to inform the Honorable W. J. Mercer, Esquire, Colonial Secretary.

I think it right to report to you that this morning a partner in the firm of Messrs. Olyphant & Co appeared before me and preferred a charge against a Coolie for stealing a bolt of metal from on board the American Ship of War "Wyoming".

Mr. Neilson stated that Coolies had been employed in large numbers to work on the "Wyoming".

Sir Hercules Robinson, The Duke of Newcastle received a letter from Sir Percules Robinson regarding certain recent proceedings of the Federal Authorities in connection with the Waters of Hongkong.

Report from 2nd Police Magistrate to Colonial Secretary.

Sir,

Police Court, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th February, 1864.

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It appears to me that the findings in H.D. are efficient.

2320272 (63) hay but Su & Rosario.

9 Inclosures.

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Received "War Steamer 'Wyoming'" notice certain recent proceedings of the Federal Authorities bringing to this harbour.

The Commander of the Wyoming having met the mail steamer, stated that the U.S. Authorities contained in the lake were of little use.

Report from Tal Su H. Abenson, Lar whit Ay: Earl.

J4411464 319.

7721 Corsal, the Commander of the Wyoming, should be informed of this.

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No 8.

2nd February 1864. You are requested to inform the Honorable W. J. Mercer, Esquire, Colonial Secretary.

I think it right to report to you that this morning a partner in the firm of Messrs. Olyphant & Co appeared before me and preferred a charge against a Coolie for stealing a bolt of metal from on board the American Ship of War "Wyoming".

Mr. Neilson stated that Coolies had been employed in large numbers to work on the "Wyoming".

Sir Hercules Robinson, The Duke of Newcastle received a letter from Sir Percules Robinson regarding certain recent proceedings of the Federal Authorities in connection with the Waters of Hongkong.

Report from 2nd Police Magistrate to Colonial Secretary.

Sir,

Police Court, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th February, 1864.

It appears to me that the findings in H.D. are efficient.

2320272 (63) hay but Su & Rosario.

9 Inclosures.

N14-

Received "War Steamer 'Wyoming'" notice certain recent proceedings of the Federal Authorities bringing to this harbour.

The Commander of the Wyoming having met the mail steamer, stated that the U.S. Authorities contained in the lake were of little use.

Report from Tal Su H. Abenson, Lar whit Ay: Earl.

J4411464 319.

7721 Corsal, the Commander of the Wyoming, should be informed of this.

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