A subject thoroughly ventilated - a safe decision can be final and easily arrived at by the Home Authorities with much saving of time by further reference.
I have …
(Signed) H. B. B. Mirody, Lt Col. C.R.E. in charge
(Copy)
Confidential.
China.
121
Re-appropriation for War Department property, Hong Kong, by sale - extension - …
Suggestions for the consideration of the Inspector General for Royal Engineers.
Commanding Royal Engineer Office
Hong Kong, 20th April 1863.
1. The hire of Barrack and Store accommodation (in addition to the permanent accommodation) at present amounts to about £6,962 per annum.
Including the recommendation of a hired quarter for this Commanding Royal Engineer from £120 per annum will be recovered: the C.R.E. for the use of these quarters as Government rent-free at present.
Since December 1861 there has been a reduction in the rental of hired buildings (by giving some, and re-engaging others on more favorable terms) of upwards …
The C.R.E. is at present provided with Government Quarters. The Instructor General Royal Engineers…
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becomesA subject thoroughly ventilated - a safe decision can be final and easily arrived at by the Home Authorities with much saving of time by further reference.
I have ...
(Signed) H. B. B. Mirody, Lt Col. C.R.E. in charge
(Copy)
Confidential.
China.
121
Re-appropriation for War Department property, Hong Kong, by sale - extension - ...
Suggestions for the consideration of the Inspector General for Royal Engineers.
Commanding Royal Engineer Office
Hong Kong, 20th April 1863.
1. The hire of Barrack and Store accommodation (in addition to the permanent accommodation) at present amounts to about £6,962 per annum.
Including the recommendation of a hired quarter for this Commanding Royal Engineer from £120 per annum will be recovered: the C.R.E. for the use of these quarters as Government rent-free at present.
Since December 1861 there has been a reduction in the rental of hired buildings (by giving some, and re-engaging others on more favorable terms) of upwards ...
The C.R.E. is at present provided with Government Quarters. The Inspector General Royal Engineers...
The final answer is:A subject thoroughly ventilated - a safe decision can be final and easily arrived at by the Home Authorities with much saving of time by further reference.
I have ...
(Signed) H. B. B. Mirody, Lt Col. C.R.E. in charge
(Copy)
Confidential.
China.
121
Re-appropriation for War Department property, Hong Kong, by sale - extension - ...
Suggestions for the consideration of the Inspector General for Royal Engineers.
Commanding Royal Engineer Office
Hong Kong, 20th April 1863.
1. The hire of Barrack and Store accommodation (in addition to the permanent accommodation) at present amounts to about £6,962 per annum.
Including the recommendation of a hired quarter for this Commanding Royal Engineer from £120 per annum will be recovered: the C.R.E. for the use of these quarters as Government rent-free at present.
Since December 1861 there has been a reduction in the rental of hired buildings (by giving some, and re-engaging others on more favorable terms) of upwards ...
The C.R.E. is at present provided with Government Quarters. The Inspector General Royal Engineers...