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Captain Clauson
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Lieut. H.A. Bailly Hamilton
This was considered by the Defence Committee at their meeting Jan. 2/5 & Jan. 7. Five copies of their memorandum No. 200 on the subject (of which the Governor's despatch has been referred pending) for distribution, if approved, are as follows:
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To A/Col for comment in house to...
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3. Sent replies answered. Now send out 3 copies Col. A.F.
Send them in secret
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despatch, [asking the Governor whether further cost will be involved in the conditions which the C.C.C. recommend should be adopted in the case of this adopted road]. We must also write a further despatch acknowledging despatch, and expressing opinion as to whether this road is a great and pressing necessity for the Colony. Personally, I agree with Mr. Seccombe's letter annexed that the road is not required at all. You will see that there is already Pokfulam Rd) running, a road on the Western face of the island, and no reason, not subscribe reason cut off for the new road has been given except that it will afford a pleasant drive. The sub-... as I will point out, did on condition that one particular scheme was adopted: and even if they did, I see no reason why they should be asked to adhere to the alternative suggestion, that the Eastern section should be begun with this...
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