I am out of the Hong Kong Volunter Corps, on terms proposed in your despatch under acknowledgement.
2. I have caused a letter to be addressed to the War Office upon the subject; and your recommendation of Captain Pritchard has been brought to Mr. Brodrick's notice.
I have, &c.
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The Under Secretary of State, War Office
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I am directed by Mr. Secretary Chamberlain to request you to inform Mr. Secretary Brodrick, that owing to the imminent retirement of J. W. Carrington, C.M.G., the Commandant of the Hong Kong Volunter Corps, it has become necessary for a new Commandant to be selected.
2. A proposal has been forwarded by the Governor, to the