17. 1876 Mong dong
RECEIVED
MAR 23 1866
15 · 22 · March 1866.
Copy Sent: 21 April - 7.6.
Annex: 25 May.
SHINTED FOR PARLIAMENT
4 June 1866
I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acquaint you, for the information of the Governor, that in consequence of the unhealthiness of the climate of Hong Kong, the Marquis of Hartington is most anxious to reduce the Force of European Troops serving there as far as may be deemed practicable.
It is his Lordship's intention accordingly to direct Sir Frederic Rogers, Bart.