Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 28th January, 1875.
In accordance with the request contained in your letter of the 23rd of January No. 3999, I have submitted the Memorandums enclosed therein for the consideration of His Excellency The Governor.
In reply I am directed by His Excellency to acquaint you for the information of Major General The Honourable F. Colborne, Colonel Bassano, &c.,
Assistant Military Secretary,