CO129-156 - Sir MacDonnell - 1872 [1-3] — Page 384

"Sir Arthur Kennedy succeeds

leaves Southampton for Hong Kong Twenty Eighth Instant."

Permit me to add that I am extremely grateful to Your Lordship for having taken the necessary steps to relieve me, as promised, before the commencement of the hot season here.

I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant,

Quand Brooke MacDonnell, Governor.

(C)

Date of Paper: Hong Kong No.55 No.4187

Last previous Paper: Outrage

(Subject.)

on the Queen

$34 1872

Acknowledge telegraphic Announcement of

(Minutes.)

M. D'Rath

Puly. /123/4

atmu Run 23/4

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