at Houghong to replace those of the Royals employed.
Much reliance is placed in the Police Force at Canton, whose services could not at present be dispensed with, they having become thoroughly acquainted with the City and suburbs.
I have deemed it...
(Signed) To T. Van Straubenzee
M.Glowing H.B.M's Troops in China.
(True Copy)
Colonial Secretary.
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Copy of Letter from Major General B. F. Van Straubenzee, C.B. to Lieut. General Sir G. Yorke, K.C.B. No. 106, dated October 15th 1859.
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to prevent future complications or unpleasantness of this nature, request His Royal Highness bring to the notice of the Right Honorable The Secretary of State for War that under the exceptional circumstances in which Houghong being the base of operations is now placed,