HongKong
We 4.
12th February, 1884
Governor "Sir George F. Bowen, GCMG," to "The Right Honourable "The Earl of Derby
Re-inforcements at Hongkong. Respecting the arrival of - The question of Fortification.
DRAFT.
War Department
Under Secretary of State
MINUTE. 22 Mar.
Mr. Johnson 24 Mr. De Robeck 24
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
× Mr. Meade. 24
Sir R. Herbert.
Mr. Ashley.
Lord Derby.
25.
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f Bowhuks. 311. 24 Nov. 83
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no. 3.8 Jan. 85
To S. Bow to no. 47.21 Feb. 84
S. Bowen
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J. Bowen w. 45. 12 Feb. 84
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To S. Bowen w. 77.25 Mar. 87
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Ind
25 Mar. 84
In reply to your letter of the 22nd inst. I am directed by the Earl of Derby to transmit to you the inclosed copies of Correspondence with the Governor of Hongkong, as noted in the margin, on the object of the Defences of that Colony.