CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12] — Page 481

Government House,

Hong Kong, 21st October, 1887.

Sir,

I have the honour to report that, subject to Her Majesty's pleasure, I have appointed Mr John Bell-Irving to the seat in the Legislative Council vacated by the retirement of Mr J. Bell-Irving.

The Right Honourable

Sir Henry J. Holland, Bart, MP, GCMG

to

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