erection
tion of
Chinese fortifications for the
defence of Kowloow. All approaches to that effectively defended by the
harbour are
fortifications covering Hong Kong. Any Chinese batteries bearing
could therefore only
on these approaches
be
of
of value
against,
мо.
Their
guns
would not
only
bear upon the
territorial maters of Hong Kong, but according to their position, mould probably completely
command at shoot.
range
owi
batteries at the Lyemun Entrance and on Stonecutter Island, as well
of Victoria at a
of
8000 yards.
as the town
- range of from 6000 to
I have the honor to be,
Si
Your Obedient Servant,
Tarple Thompson
PUBLIC RECORD.OFFICE
Reference-
TILE CO 557
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, LONDON
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