I trust that this part of the scheme for commemorating the sixtieth anniversary of the Majesty's accession has been definitely taken in hand; and I trust that there will be no unnecessary delay in completing the works.
3. I presume that Your despatch No. 153 of the 11th of August last, respecting the delay in beginning work on the road round the island, is already on its way.
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For No.
HONG KONG
28765
(Subject.)
355
DESPATCH
C. O.
23165
RECD 16 OCT 99
Defence Scheme Received
Previous Paper. Receipts for copies 19626
Subsequent Paper.
28166 f additional copies
Si W. Hamilton Junild
(Minutes.)
Maj. Gen. Black's letter is in the Scheme; therefore send 1373 sec. to Captain Clauson. I suppose it was overlooked that the 14 copies exclusive of the Governor's copy were to be sent to Captain Clauson, and to detach receipts.
A. F. 17/10
The Sir R. Herbert
This is very unsatisfactory. The distribution is very carefully worked out