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attacking force on a large village about 6 miles off.
In the meantime I received a further message from
Colonel O'Gorman if possible to forward a further supply
of ammunition and food.
I therefore despatched another escort of 10 Seamen
and 3 P.O's. under Lieut. Snowdon and Mr Dawes, Gunner
("Peacock") with instructions to report himself to
Colonel O'Gorman and if not required at the front to return
and take charge of the new main camp, which is being
constructed 3 miles from here at She Han.
A subsequent message received by signal from Major
General Gascoigne to push on with new camp, I despatched
10 Seamen and 2 P.O's under Mr McGill, Bosn., with a
large number of coolies and camp equipment to erect the
camp under the directions of Major Koe.
I have remaining at Flag Staff Camp, Tai-po-hu, 20 seamen, 7 marines, and 25 Hongkong Regiment under Subaltern Major.
Col. O'Gorman has arranged that if everything
is satisfactory at the front to take up his Head Quarters at the new camp with the major portion of his troops with guns leaving a small portion here.
I propose that on the return of the Naval Brigade to the base to re-embark and proceed to Hongkong in compliance with your orders.
I have signalled to you several times through the Hill Station, but owing to clouds, I am not sure if they passed through.
The enclosed three messages received from Major General Gascoigne, Mr Lockhart, & Colonel O'Gorman for the Governor received with the request that they might be signalled across, but as the station is enveloped
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