Any further communication on this subject should be addressed to-
The Under Secretary of State,
War Office,
London, S.W.,
and the following number quoted.
083-3606
Sir,
War Office,
0.0. 23511
Rece C
Pcc 13 OCT 99
London, S.W.
84 18th October 1899.
I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acquaint you, for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, that with a view to maintaining the interest of the Members of the Hong Kong Volunteer Corps in their military duties, it has been decided to issue to them, on loan, as a temporary measure, for practice in peace, and for use in War, 6 (six) 2.5 inch B.L. Guns (at present forming
Under Secretary of State
for the Colonies, Downing Street, S.W.