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Colonial Department

129

No 55.

Authorities had the first choice of the whole Island when Captain Elliot took possession of it, I must add, that I think they are somewhat unreasonable in laying the blame on me, because, whether fancied or real, they now see causes for objecting to what was then fixed upon.

I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your most obedient humble Servant, Bruny

Government House Hongkong February 7th 1844

Sir,

With a view to saving time and putting the Honorable Major General D'Aguilar Commanding Her Majesty's Forces in China, in full possession of the views and commands of Her Majesty's Government as regards the future Military defences of this Colony, I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to forward for the information of the Honorable Major General a copy of a Despatch dated the 13th November 1843 which was received by the Inward-Bound Steamer on the 30th of last month.

In forwarding this transcript of Lord Stanley's Despatch I am further directed by Captain D'Aguilar, Assistant Military Secretary, to...

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Colonial Department 129 No 55. Authorities had the first choice of the whole Island when Captain Elliot took possession of it, I must add, that I think they are somewhat unreasonable in laying the blame on me, because, whether fancied or real, they now see causes for objecting to what was then fixed upon. I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your most obedient humble Servant, Bruny Government House Hongkong February 7th 1844 Sir, With a view to saving time and putting the Honorable Major General D'Aguilar Commanding Her Majesty's Forces in China, in full possession of the views and commands of Her Majesty's Government as regards the future Military defences of this Colony, I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to forward for the information of the Honorable Major General a copy of a Despatch dated the 13th November 1843 which was received by the Inward-Bound Steamer on the 30th of last month. In forwarding this transcript of Lord Stanley's Despatch I am further directed by Captain D'Aguilar, Assistant Military Secretary, to...
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Colonial bepartment 129 No 55. Authorities had the first choiee of the whole Island when Captain_-_ Elist took possession of it, I must add, that I think they unreasonable in on me, because. are somewhat laying the blame now see causer, they whetter fancied or real, for objecting to what was then fixed upon. I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your most obedient. Stumble Servant, Bruny to singe Government House Bistorid Hongkong February 7t 15414 Sir, With a view to saving tiini and putting the Stonorable Major General D'Aquilar Commanding Her Majestéjé Forces in China, in full possession of the views and commands of Ster Majestys Government as regards the future Military defences of this bolony, I am directed by Stis Excellency the Governor to forward for the information of the to you "ci Stonorable Major General a copy of a Despatch dated the 13th November 1843 which was received by the Icsosted" Steamer on the 30th of last month of In forwarding this transcript Ford Stanley's Despatch Sam further Captain DiAguilar Assist! Military Secretary te directed
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Colonial bepartment

129

No 55.

Authorities had the

first

choiee

of

the whole Island when Captain_-_ Elist took possession of it, I must

add,

that I think they

unreasonable in

on me,

because.

are

somewhat

laying the blame

now see causer,

they whetter fancied or real, for objecting to what was then fixed upon.

I have the honor to be,

My Lord,

Your most obedient.

Stumble Servant,

Bruny to singe

Government House Bistorid

Hongkong February 7t 15414

Sir,

With a view to

saving

tiini

and putting the Stonorable Major General D'Aquilar Commanding Her Majestéjé Forces in China, in full possession of

the views and commands of Ster Majestys Government as regards the future Military

defences of this bolony, I am directed

by Stis Excellency the Governor to forward for the information of the

to

you

"ci

Stonorable Major General a copy of

a

Despatch dated the 13th November 1843 which was received by the Icsosted" Steamer on the 30th of last month

of

In forwarding this transcript

Ford Stanley's Despatch Sam further

Captain DiAguilar

Assist! Military Secretary te

directed

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