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The Flagstaff Hill, Taipo Hu, 17th April, 1899, 2.50 p.m.
Your Excellency,
Since writing my first letter there has been further firing on the part of the Chinese. H.E. the G.O.C. is returning to HK and will give you full particulars. I have had a further conference with the O.C.C. and he will explain what his wishes are. Will you kindly cause the D.P.W. to be informed that our beds have not yet reached us. As the troops are engaged to-day, I fear our tents will not be erected by this evening, in which case it will be necessary to retain the "Wingfu". The Harbour Master should know this.
(Sd.) J. H. STEWART LOCKHART.