inspect and report upon the best localities for
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defensive works at Amoy harbour entrance,
irrespective of Kulangsu.
In forwarding the letter to the Governor,
I have in an accompanying despatch informed His Excellency of the very grave objections that exist to
That the application should have been made for an English Officer
the erection of forts on Kulangsu.
rather than one of other nationality is a compliment to us, and if the scope of his authority can
be extended in the manner I have proposed his employment would probably be beneficial to British
influence and interests here.
I have, &c.,
(signed)
R. W. Hurst,
Consul.