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Sir,
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Colonial Secretary's Office
Hong Kong, 25th Jany. 1875.
In accordance with the request contained in your letter of the 23rd of January No. 3977 I have submitted the Memorandum 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, C.B.
Colonel Bassano,
Assistant Military Secretary,
Commanding