in connection with other military lands correspondence owing to the Governor not being in possession of our views while the G.O.C. knows the views of
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It is requested that in any further communication on this subject, the following Number may be quoted; and the Letter addressed to
Under Secretary of State, The War Office, London, S.W.
WAR OFFICE, LONDON, S.W. 16th July, 1901.
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Sir,
2 With reference to your letter of the 12th ultimo 20038/1901, relative to the question of the area taken over from the Colonial Government for the site of Belcher's Q.F. Battery, Hong Kong; I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acquaint you, for the information of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that it has been necessary to communicate with the station, and that a reply will be sent as soon as possible.
I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, Enorbund
Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office.