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Officers of the Garrison on official occasions, without reference to the several officers in Command.
Have received
Signed
Francis Colborne
Major General Commanding
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Government House
Hong Kong 15 December 1876
I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter dated December 1876 which I interpret
as useful to comply with the distinct Rules laid down for your guidance.
I of course can offer no objection to your acting on the instructions of HRH the Field Marshal Commander in Chief.
The Honorable Major General
Commanding the Troops