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Government House,
Hongkong, 2nd November, 1904.
Sir,
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your telegram of 24th ultimo, which was as follows:-
"The Admiralty propose that the small arms surrendered by the crew of the 'Burni' should be stored in Hongkong by the Colonial Government until the end of the war. Agree?"
I assented.
I had no objection to the course proposed and the Naval Authorities handed over on the 29th instant the following articles:-
20 Rifles.
16 Bayonets.
4 Pistols.
18 Rifle Slings.
18 Shoulder Straps.
3 Pouches.
These were placed in the Police Store.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
Nathan
Governor &c.
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
ALFRED LYTTELTON, K.C., M.P.
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