I would not recommend their being repaired.
I question if it could be done, without entirely rebuilding them. I may well state that the boat bottoms have never been covered by sheathing of any cost, and that it is impossible to prevent their being corroded, unless this is attended to.
Yours faithfully,
(Signed) B. #4. Heaton
Surveyor for Government and Local Works.
True Copy.
MARlexande
Acting Colonial Secretary.
GA Hamilton Says
OCTR
in 30
This paper having been tried with another on the same subject, has been delayed for 6 days.
W.Q.
14 August
Hongkong
T0202
Entered
2nd book
213
I am directed by the Right Honorable the Duke of Newcastle to transmit to you for the information of the L.G. a copy of a despatch from the Governor of Hongkong reporting Expenditure of $6,145 on two Floating Police Stations.
Under the circumstances mentioned Engineer Mercer fully recommends this Expenditure for sanction.