for service in connection with the disturbances at Perak.
Three hundred men of the
80th Regiment will leave tomorrow the mail Steamer for Penang.
by the
I annex the last Weekly
State of the Forces in
in Hongkong, and
I may add that I see no
objection to the despatch of the troops
under the circumstances stated
I have the honour to be,
My Lord, Your Lordship's most Obedient
humble Servant,
Sandwith Acworth
Administrator
Enclosures!
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Assistant Military Secretary to Actg Colonial Secretary
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Military Secretary's Office Hongkong 8 Feb 1875
I am directed to acquaint you
for the information of the Administrator, that in consequence of disturbance
in
Malay, 2 Companies of the 80th Regt will probably proceed to Singapore by the P.&O. Steamer on Thursday next
I have etc.
(signed) Mr. Benson - Colonel Assistant Military Secretary
4. Acting Colonial Secretary Hongkong