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guard as we propose. On the last occasion of an attack here, the whole Affray was concluded without any "War whatever having leve
C communicated to the town or ships of War notwithstanding a sharp fire being maintained, it for p Some live; and any future attack would probably be constructed in a somewhat similar manner, though, in all likelihood on a more extensive scale.
de every in all much movi
Me have, &c. (Signed) Jardine Mathieson &C:
Memorandum
Colonial Secretary.
Copy)
No. 13.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hong Kong, 6th January, 1857.
Gentlemen,
I have the honor to acknowledge your letter of yesterday representing the insecurity of Castle Peak Point, and making application for its further protection.
In reply, I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to assure you that the Government is making arrangements for the protection of Castle Peak.
Messrs Jardine Matheson & Co.