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with the Battalion, either by letter or telegraph, bu”
resort de only to be hed to the latter in metters re-
quiring immediato decision, and to enable you to
soonomizo the cost as much as possible, you should opply
for a copy of the Government Ooda, prior to your depar-
ture.
14.
It will be understood that so long as the
Battalion you are about to raise is within the command of
the Gunoral Officer Dommanding Hong Kong, it will form
part, in overy respoat, of the forge under his orders,
and you will furnish that Officer with copies of any
communications you may find it necessary to address
direct to this Offico.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient Servant,
(signed) Exelon Wood
a.G.