As ten years ago,
& send W.O.cm.
Concurrence
I am not quite sure whether Treasurer has actually approved
(There is nothing finding)
No arrangement generally necessary to say for/about position
Sug 8.ng. Mar. 1 C.PL. 2
abruce
P2/1
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Any further communication on this
subject should be addressed to
The Under Secretary of State,
War Office,
"Works."
London, S.W.,
and the following number quoted.
Hong Kong 5
3007 97
Sir,
W.O.
4204
REC'd 20 FEB 97,
War Office,
26th
43
London, S.W.
February, 1897.
In reply to your letter of the 12th instant, 2673/97
relative to the proposed additions to the Defence Works of
Hong Kong,- I am directed by the Secretary of State for War
to give now for the information of Mr Secretary Chamberlain
the following details of the expenditure proposed on works in
War Office letter of 3rd February, 1897, Hong Kong 5/4919.
Stonecutters Shore Battery Emplacements and communications for two 4·7in. Q.F. Guns. £5,900 Belchers Point Lower Emplacements for two 12 pr. Q.F. Guns. £4,000 Lymun Central Platforms Magazines, for two 6" B.L. Howitzers. £1,500 Storage for six machine guns for general defence. £830 £12,230Since the communication to you dated 3rd instant the proposals
The Under Secretary of State
Colonial Office.
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