(Signed) I. A. Ainslie M.D.
Acting Colonial Surgeon
D. (Signed) We have, M. &
(True Copy)
Colonial Secretary
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Extract of a letter from Mr W. J. Bridges, Hong Kong to Mr Blackwood
30 March 1861.
"Although you are no longer connected with the affairs of Hong Kong, you may perhaps be aware that under the new Treaty with China, there has been added to this Colony a portion of the mainland opposite to the centre of the town of Victoria, and which is called Kowloon. Now, concerning the disposition of this newly acquired territory, a vehement contest has arisen between the Colonial Government and the Military authorities represented by the Engineers. Hongkong has progressed wonderfully in late years; its population is in excess of 100,000