Imperial Government-
should be undertaken by the Colonial Government unless the Naval & Military authorities should be ready to assist in this part of the work by contributing two thirds of the estimated outlay.
5. Sir A. Kennedy inspected in a litter; that Vice Admiral Sir C. Shadwell and Major McHardy, R.E., both of whom have lately returned from China, should be consulted by their respective departments.
Apartments are being thoroughly examined. And as Sir A. Kennedy, who is now in this country, will be returning to the Colony next month, being conversant with the subject.
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to which the different Departments are interested in.
10. A similar letter has been addressed to the Admiralty and War Office.
Jan 25
Lord Carnarvon thinks it might save time could he be put into direct communication with some member of your Department relative to the proposed works and the extent.
Mr. Herbert.
Mr. Lowther.
Lord Carnarvon.
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Gentlemen,
22th Sept
25 Sept
"From the Earl of Carnarvon to transmit for your information a copy of a despatch from the Officer Administering the Government of Hongkong, with enclosures in original respecting the rebuilding of Praya.
2. Lord Carnarvon is in communication with the War Office & Admiralty as to certain points arising out of this question, and will deal separately with the financial considerations involved.
4:54-14 May
Az for 2 Sept 1876