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concur in the recommendation.
I have ye.
Signed) A.P. Ryder,
Vice Admiral
Commander-in-chief.
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Recommending a Breakwater to be built from Millet Island to protect
boats in the Typhoon season.
HM Ship Sylvia. Hongkong, 5th March, 1877.
I have the honour to enclose
a plan for a Breakwater to protect
native boats and steam launches in
this harbour during a typhoon.
in consequence of witnessing
the great destruction of life
and property among the boat population
to
Admiral
A. P. Ryder,
Commander in chief,