COP T.
Enclosure 7 to Governor's Despatch No. 315 of the 19th August, 1901.
From the General Officer Commanding Troops in China.
to His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong.
No. 1911/5-2/10.
33323 Rvc 114
Head Quarters, Hongkong, 18th August, 1901.
Your Excellency,
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency's letter No. 158/3 dated 12th instant, on the subject of transfer of land to the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, and to inform Your Excellency that the question has been referred to the Secretary of State for War.
I have etc.,
(sd.) L. F. Brown,
Colonel on the Staff,
for General Officer Commanding Troops in China. (On Leave.)