hours it follows, that this fact-admitted to its fullest extent - will not prevent the escape of all fresh water which is alone considered to be prejudicial in a standing or stagnant state.
"The inhabitants of the villages situated in or near the vallies are to be allowed, and indeed encouraged, to cultivate horticultural productions as it is believed that it is more healthful that the ground should be tilled to that extent than be allowed to lie fallow, which would be sure to produce rank grass and weeds and thereby engender malaria.
You have omitted to mention the probable expense of the proposed undertaking and I am therefore desired to call upon you to report it as soon as possible for the information of Government and No:88 673 and for submission to Her Majesty's Government proceeding with the work in the mean time:
Jam V
(Signed) Richard Merriam-
Captain D'Aquilar.
Assistant Military Secretary.
Sir,
Victoria,
Hong Kong, February 27, 1860
With reference to my letter No: 43 of the 26th Ultimo and to the arrangements now in progress for organizing a regular and efficient Police in this Colony. I am directed to intimate to you for the information of the Honorable Major General D'Aguilar that Government having understood that