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Introduction

This is John Bowring as a young man - in 1854 he became the Governor of Hong Kong and held the post until 1859.

Cynthia Parker writes:

My mother and I are visiting Hong Kong from Australia ( for another 2 days). My mother was born in Hong Kong but knows very little about her forbears, she is now 80 years old and was at least hoping to find out the name of her paternal grand father. I am wondering if you can help me or point me in the best direction?

A copy of the original is available at HKGRO:

http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkgro/view/a1928/677.pdf

Excerpts:

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B. O. O. Work. — Q 16 —