For Meade,
I do not know how Hongkong dropped out呀the first; but it doesn't matter.
On 26.11.88 G.O.C. was told by WO about the Auxiliary Forces and he objected to the proposed Militia Scheme and mines (150) saying he could not rely on them but proposed 30 men for Fortress garrison instead. No decision has been reached on this point.
I think it would be a good thing to write to the Governor encouraging him on these papers & ask him about the Artillery, counters of which C.d.S. proposed a full development vary a good deal at present.
This is all very...
Gr. Clarke
Send him the latest. I tell him that although no decisions have been taken on the points referred to...
7/12
Noi khong trong 5
3931.
It is requested that in any further communication on this subject, the above Number may be quoted; and the Letter addressed to...
The Under Secretary of State for War,
War Office,
Pall Mall, London, (S.W.)
Confidential
Sir,
WAR OFFICE
200
423
09/
11th November 1889.
I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to inquire, with reference to the Colonial Defence Committee's Memorandum No: 31 "Colonial Garrisons" of December 6th 1887, whether any action has been taken on the Committee's recommendations regarding the Artillery Volunteers at Hong Kong.
In the table of numbers the Committee recommended "(1) Artillery Volunteers, full development, say 200," while under the heading "Remarks," it is stated "The Committee consider...
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The Under Secretary of State for the Colonies,