the constitution of the colony is, or for aught I know, altogether unprecedented.
In communicating the war Office telegrams, with the General that he may forthwith be instructed by telegraph in very explicit terms.
DRAFT.
Preferring the opinion of the Colonial Government which may fall strictly within his military duties.
I think it would not be premature & unfair to him to ask the Secretary of State to consider whether he cannot be replaced in this command by another Officer better acquainted with the non-military affairs of Hongkong.
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July 20
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should wait before taking this step officially.
Lit draft.
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Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
Mr. Meade, 21
Mr. Herbert.
Mr. Grant Duff.
Lord Kimberley. 21
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July 1880
1. I am directed by the Earl of Kimberley to transmit to you for the consideration of the Secretary of State in Council the accompanying paraphrase of a telegram which he has received from the Governor of Hongkong.
2.