Were any papers connected with Colonel Crossman's Report sent to the Admiralty? Or did they only go to the War Office and 4th Defence Commission? G. W. 9, Oct.
W. Johnson
Printed copies of Colonel Crossman's Report were sent to the War Office and Admiralty in our letter of the 29 April 1882. We received the original Report through the War Office in a letter dated 14 Feb 1882.
Mr Meade HOM 2004/83
In sending this to Admiralty for consideration, besides referring to our letter of 27 April 1883 (as suggested in my former Letter 229 minute), also refer to our letter of 29 April 1882, forwarding Col. Crossman's Report, so that this Local Naval Defence scheme may be considered in connection with that Report; and at the same time send a copy to War Office, merely for information, with reference to letter of ...
My Lord,
Government House, Hongkong, 31st August 1883.
In my despatch No. 119 of the 23rd June ultimo, I stated in reply to Your Lordship's Circular despatch of the 18th April ultimo, that I intended to appoint ...
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