It is the opinion of Government, that unless the rooms are exceedingly small, two- or at most three-should suffice for the small body of men who are to be stationed there, and who are it is not only very desirable to accustom them to the extent of accommodation that they will probably have for the future but, to reserve any spare room for a part of the Regular Police, whom there is reason to believe may be shortly looked for from England.
I have &c.,
(Signed) Richard Hormann.
734
Hongkong, April 18th 1840
I am directed by the Governor in Council to forward to you copies of a letter (No:117) addressed to and of me (No: 79) from the Honorable the Chief Magistrate and to request that you will place yourself in communication with that Officer with a view to selecting a proper site and submitting a plan and Estimate for a Police Station at Chuk Chow.
I have &c.,
(Signed) Richard Hormann.
A. J. Gordon Esq.,
Land Officer &c.,
Victoria
Hongkong.
No: 149
No:148
The Editor,
Of the Friend of China.
Hongkong 1st April, 1840
Sir,