Military Secretary to Colonial Secretary's Office.
No. 45.
The Military Secretary's Office,
Hongkong 17th August, 1863.
I am directed by the Major General Commanding to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated 14th Instant No. 1968 forwarded through the Commandant of the Garrison, and to inform you for the information of the Acting Governor that the Major General is willing to pay the amount for the building of the batteries, but at the same time he desires to add that it is his intention to...
Colonial Secretary
Hongkong