Enclosure No.5 in China Letter No.911/197 of 31st October 1902.
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W.L.5517/1902.
Royal Engineer Office,
HONG KONG.
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1st October 1902.
Sir,
I have the honour to return draft of your proposed reply to the Colonial Government concerning the reclamation in front of Praya East and Imperial Government property, and should be glad to know if my proposition to reserve an open water space in front of the War Department property accords with the Naval requirements.
Excellency the Commodore,
H.M.S. "TAMAR"
HONG KONG
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Sgd) L.F. Brown.
Colonel on the Staff. Commanding Royal Engineer in China.
Head Quarters, Hong Kong,
1st October 1902.
Sir,
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No.1921, dated 3rd ultimo, forwarding a scheme for a proposed Reclamation in front of Praya East.
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