The following dispatch is published in the Gasette Downing Street, 6th January, 1899.
Sir,—I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Major-General Black's Dispatch No. 326 of the 24th of November, enclosing a copy of the interesting spe which Ne delivered to the Lezislative Council reviewing the principal events that had occurred during his ten months' tenure of office as Acting Governor of Hongkong.
2. The period of General Black's administration was in many respects an eventful one for the colony, and I wish to express my appreciation of his able services as Acting Governor, and my satisfaction that they have been so cordially recognised
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