In reply quote h. 2/05. Ja 14 C.O. 16503 RECO REGE 15 SFF 81. Admiralty, 10 September 1881.
I have laid before my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty your letter of the 12th instant, to the effect that Colonel Crossman having arrived in Hong Kong with the view of assisting in reporting upon its defensive capabilities; the Secretary of State for the Colonies was desirous that the Commodore at that port should be instructed to serve on the local Committee, or, if he should deem...
Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office.
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