Let us rest this matter for the moment; waiting for a batch of War Office correspondence on the subject of Anja Ferenc Sergents' letter GR1178/1922/32(III).
March 27
I should not allow this question to rest. I have asked Lord ... to send them a reminder & press for a communication on the subject of the defences of Hong Kong which it is understood that the War Office have under consideration recently.
Government House, Hong Kong, 19th February, 1884
Referring to my despatch No. 145 of the 12th instant and to my previous despatches respecting the defences of Hongkong, I have the honour to transmit herewith, for the information of the Right Honourable Earl of Derby,