Colonial Department
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No 55.
Authorities had the first choice of the whole Island when Captain Elliot took possession of it, I must add, that I think they are somewhat unreasonable in laying the blame on me, because, whether fancied or real, they now see causes for objecting to what was then fixed upon.
I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your most obedient humble Servant, Bruny
Government House Hongkong February 7th 1844
Sir,
With a view to saving time and putting the Honorable Major General D'Aguilar Commanding Her Majesty's Forces in China, in full possession of the views and commands of Her Majesty's Government as regards the future Military defences of this Colony, I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to forward for the information of the Honorable Major General a copy of a Despatch dated the 13th November 1843 which was received by the Inward-Bound Steamer on the 30th of last month.
In forwarding this transcript of Lord Stanley's Despatch I am further directed by Captain D'Aguilar, Assistant Military Secretary, to...