on the site the Commanding Royal Engineer proposes for Barracks.
I have the honour to be,
(Signed) Chas: St. George: Colonel,
Surveyor General.
(True Copy)
The Assistant (noting)
for the Colonial Secretary.
(Copy)
Sir,
Hongkong, 20th March, 1861.
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On the receipt of Your Excellency's letter No. 163 of the 18th March, I proceeded with Captain Mann and carefully examined all the localities proposed by the Surveyor General of the Colony as available for the erection of temporary Barracks for the Military. I enclose Captain Mann's report.
Having considered the matter in all its bearings, I have determined to accept Your Excellency's permission to occupy Napier's range.
I do so under the understanding that,
His Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson,
Governor and Commander in Chief.
Houghton