CO129-105 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1865 [5-7] — Page 13

Hercules Robinson in Executive

Council on the 24th February last.

~ Irwin will leave by the

homeward Mail of the 13th Instant.

I enclose the customary-

certificate

There being at the present moment hit tie church of England

Clergymen in Honghong

and one

of

these being only in Deacon's orders, I was

obliged

a to ask

for the Assistance of the

other, the Naval Chaplain attached to the Dockyard, and I am able to report that with the consent of the Senior Naval

Officer, the Reverend I. Wilson will the duties of

conduct temporarily

Colonial Chaplain, drawing half

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the Salary of that office

This arrangement will I believe

give satisfaction,

and I have to ask

your approval of it.

I have the honor to be

Sin

an most. Obedient Servant

Your

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