I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated 4th July, 1867, on the subject of the proposed road between the Public Gardens and the "Gap" at Hong Kong, and in reply to acquaint you that it is not considered necessary to beat this road.
Maj. General Commanding
at Hong Kong
Copy Hongkong &
1416.
15th
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