Newcastle
The Duke of 437-
Received
Inclosure.
Forwarding Correspondence with the Government by permission from the Governor relative to the resumption of the Military works at Kowloon
(Copy) No 163.
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Government Offices, Victoria,
Hong Kong, 18th March, 1861
Sir,
I enclose for Your Excellency's information copy of a report which I have received from the Surveyor General of this colony in reference to Sir Hope Grant's application for permission to erect temporary Barracks upon Napier's Range for the accommodation of 200 additional men during the approaching hot season.
I consider the selection of Napier's Range for this service objectionable for the reasons stated by the Surveyor General.
His Excellency
Major General Sir John Michel, K.C.B,
Commander of the Forces,