assist in selecting the
men.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Whitcent
Obedient
Humble Servant,
Baby Barker
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Mr. Fanfield Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Brampton.
Mr. Meade.
Sir R. Herbert.
Baron de Worms.
Lord Knutsford.
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Gentlemen,
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I am directed by
Lord Knutsford to inform you that the
0. A. G. of Hong Kong has requested that 20 men may be engaged for the
European Police Force of that Colony,
and arrangements made for their arrival
there not later than the end of Novem".
next if possible.
General Barker has also suggested
that Police Sergeant McIver who is now
on leave of absence in this country
should be requested to assist in the engagement of these men and accompany them to the Colony.
His Lordship approves of your com-
plying with the Governor's wishes in
the same way as on previous occasions.
to
I am to request you to communicate
with Mr. Mc Iver at once and allow him
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his actual travelling expenses, and 10/
a day for Hotel expanses while away