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when the General in command
had
found it necessary to employ the Hong Kong troops
on active service.
Such employment has not been
within, but far beyond
the limits of local interest
of the Colony.
3. It is manifest that
if your Lordship's thoughts
on the great
question of War Office
reorganisation
have been adequately
considered, the military contribution would go far to ensure
the success of much
that
has
I have the honour to be
My Lord
Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant
MacDonnell