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range of over 3500 yards which would hardly be necessary in
a mountain gun for this Colony.
I would venture to suggest that the Ordnance
Committee may be approached on the subject with a view to the
guns being selected and supplied from a private firm in the event of the Government factories not being in a position to
do so.
The Chief Staff Officer,
Hong Kong and China.
I have, &c.,
(Sgd.) J.W.CARRINGTON,
Major,
Commandant H.K.V.C.
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