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He Fiddian
I gather from your minute that the Govt of Hong Kong have revised a copy of 173 M.
Sin W. Hamilton cannot
27/11
I suppose not. I find any difficulty in sending it out, and we have no alternative.
Had it from W.O. As it was quoted in this, it
under W. V. Carson
I may
auf
still be
A. F
Any further communication on this subject should be addressed to
The Under Secretary of State,
War Office
Pall Mall,
and the following number quoted.
0833576
Sir,
88
SECRET.
London, S.W.
War Office,
16th November, 1899.
I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to forward for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, 4 copies of a Memorandum by the Colonial Defence Committee, No.198 M., on the subject of the Strength of the Garrison of Hong Kong.
Lord Lansdowne would suggest for Mr. Chamberlain's consideration that 3 copies of the Memorandum should be transmitted to the Governor of the Colony.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your Obedient Servant,
Widdian
Sent out 198.
M. impersonal,
sent to in the covering dispatch that
173.M. refers to the Crimea
Memo. retained in Def 4/12
A. F.
W.RM.
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office.