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a large area occupied by a battery would be secure against encroachment by buildings.
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I attach copy of correspondence on the subject,
with plan, which has passed between the Colonial Secretary and the Chief Engineer, South China Command, together with a plan showing in red the proposed works. The cost of these is estimated at $310,000, or $30,000 more than the original estimate, due principal- -ly to increased length of mains to reach the new site, and I have to ask your authority for the increase of expenditure, and for the purchase of 3.17 acres of War Department Land.
I have the honour to be,
Sir.
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Amaz
Governor,&c..