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The accompanying Sketch shows the present proposed defence as well as the fort proposed by ...
I am unable to estimate the probable cost of the proposal, but it will no doubt be arrived at and any objection could be communicated during the work.
Part of the work could be done during certain hours in 330 days out of the year.
I am of opinion that guns for the defence of Hong Kong Road should be mounted on a work, as their effectiveness will depend on Kellett's Bank, but considering the cheapness of labour, the proximity of the necessary stores, the size ... than, say, 12 tons.
9. In conclusion, I may say that, allowing for a large amount of fine weather, probably for 365 days out of the year, I think Eighty to one hundred thousand dollars would be an outside amount.
7. The isolation of the Artillery necessary for working the guns on the proposed fort on Fessert's Bank will ... I observe that I have not taken into consideration any assistance which the Navy might be able to give the Colony, as Imperial interests might necessitate our Squadron being called to other localities, but I believe it has already ...