Further communication on this subject should be addressed to--
The Under Secretary of State,
War Office,
London, S.W.,
and the following number quoted,
C.O.
35612
RECH
Roc 26 SEP 03/
War Office,
London, S.W.
473
7 September 1903.
083/3950 (I.S.L.)
Sir,
In reply to your letter No.42981/1901 dated 22nd Instant,
I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to inform you
that the tenure of the appointment of Major General Sir W.J.
Gascoigne, K.C.M.G., in command of the Troops at Hong Kong,
will expire on the 16th November next.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office, S.W.