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PUBLIC RECORD.OFFICE

Reference :-

IPC.O.537

31 PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, LONDON

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on

the most moderate calculations as is also

event

at the

to

the Reserve for throwing in reinforcement wherever danger threatens, expecially in the

of an enemy landing in force back of the Island and endeavouring seize one of the Gaps or advain on along the Pokefolum Road after capturing

by a

the Belcher batteries if not covered oufficient force of Infantry

the town

The objections to raising any bringse Corps and the desirability of the small force of arfautry being altogether composed of British troops have been fully

on to the Max Office

reported Committee

are

and the

completely in accord with

the views expressed.

d is available for

Plenty of ground.

training the

vreu

in Musketry.

айд

every description of field work

the climate is

is no reason

healthy

and there

why English Regiment

should not be kept in

ao

high

state of efficiency in Hougkong

R

elsewhere

elsewhere.

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27

The Garrison is constantly

exercises in the attack and

the loud front

defence of

and similar exercices

will be practicals with regard to the harbour fort when the latter are

armed and ready.

Barracks