Hong Kong
Instructions to the Crown,
Agents
The Crown Agents
are necessary in
that the requisition may be complied with at an early date.
Although of course many of the
articles mentioned can
be procured in
Hong Kong, yet, on grounds of economy, I deem it desirable that the Departments should be supplied from England. I have the honor to be,
Right Honorable Lord Duke,
Your Grace's most obedient,
humble servant,
Cecil Clementi Smith
Governor
MINUTE
Madderie: Say Buckingham
DECR
374. 11799
Colonial
Element
17 Decr /19
I am directed to
instruct you
to
comply with the enclosed
requisition from the Governor touching
requisition for Stores to
be used in
the Department
of the Harbour Master Police in that Colony & Water
...
Su & Denn
27/12
Allen
MW