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It is therefore only possible that the War Department would participate in the Reclamation between Arsenal Street and B hatched in red.
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I should be glad to have a full statement of the terms under which such a Reclamation could be undertaken.
The Honourable
The Colonial Secretary,
Hong Kong
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Sgd) L.F. Brown.
Colonel for Major-General.
Commanding Troops in China.