My Lord
Government House Hongkong
April 14th 1844.
Her Majesty's Government has instructed me, amongst other matters to have the Island of Hongkong carefully Surveyed
and examined, not only with a view to clearly defining it's general capabilities for future Colonization, but also with the object of
ascertaining the best sites for Fortifications
and Barracks which are
to be erected
wherever necessary for it's defence
Major General,
The Lord Saltoun Mr. M. B. and
Capt.
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Security,
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