We are to be addressed to vendors for the Colony, undertaking to obtain the best advice from a first-class engineer of particular experience before undertaking a work of this magnitude.
I apprehend that the scheme may prove to be beyond the resources of the Colony.
RM Duperier 3/12 tome Le 5th & Connor saw set on 417.8.76. 8323
To R. Meade, Crown Agents for the Colony
RECEIVED 11 November 1875
This &c &c
In compliance with the directions contained in your letter of the 25th September last, the Crown Agents submitted to Sir John Coode the whole of papers and drawings relative to the proposed reconstruction of the Praya in Hong Kong, and I have now the honor to enclose for the Earl of Carnarvon's information on the subject, the documents enumerated on the other side.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient Servant,
J. H. Isade
Colonial Office 1. Barrymore