516 in the Island, although, in accordance with the arrangement relating to Military Contribution from Hong Kong, the Colony might be called upon to contribute a part of this, as well as the cost of other Barracks.
My Lord Stanhope trusts that Lord Knutsford will concur in the view herein put forward, and, if so, a communication will be addressed to the Treasury, laying the proposal before them.
I have the honour to be
Sir,
Your obedient Servant, R. T. Hamilton