Sir J. Norman
The Kowloon question.
Gauldree agrees arrangements proposed of 25 Sept with one alteration.
In the modified arrangements in the C.O. Wetter suggests a trifling alteration viz that, if urgently required, the 5. W point of the peninsula be given up by the Colony without waiting for the expiration of the 3 months' notice.
The War Office also think that if an opportunity occurs, a position for a Battery should be secured on the opposite shore.
The Model corresponding to Ricting Gov. by the Mail of Monday if possible.
Copy of Aut Did on the WR 24 Oct.
10350 Hongkong the 13th Oct 1860
The Fort M Kong
MINUTE OCTR 33: Nohuront MORE Blank Colony for Seg vide MR
C.D. 26 Sept W.D. 11 Sep. 0.11 1 32 W.D. 24 Oct Entered 26th Oct.
I transmit to you copies of Correspondence on the Construction of Peninsula Forts in the Kowloon the Land to be reserved.
The War Office is expecting this department to pass certain returns which has...
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