without delay certain batteries
commence without
for the defence of the Colony
The expense of the
amounted to
has
four hundred and twenty four pounds, eleven shillings
and sixpence, which I at first refused
to
recognize,
but having been addressed on the subject by Lt. Mever, I have
consented to pay the
same
stating, however that I would appeal against it to your Lordship, and beg to forward for your information a copy of my
Letter
I have, &c.
(Signed) W. G. Browne.
Major General Commanding H. B. M's Troops
in China.
Four copies Signed H. B. Savory.
Lt. Mil'y Secretary.
(June Copies)
M. Alexander
Acting Colonial Secretary
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193. Military.
War
Office-
RECEI
19 DEC 1863
Stoughtons,
386
30th October, 1853.
With reference to my
Despatch Military #182 26th
August last I am desirous of placing your Grace in possession of a letter written by the Captain of the Hongkong Volunteers from
which
Your
Corps
were called in there
were.
The Duke of Newcastle, K.G.,
&c.
&c.
&c.
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