CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843 — Page 679

Many similar nocturnal depredations which have lately occurred in this Colony and directs me to request you to offer to the Major General his best thanks for the proffered assistance from the Military Department, of which he will most gladly avail himself.

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found in which so soon as houses the carr new may be temporarily accommodated until such time as proper Police Stations may be built.

His Excellency further desires me to request that his best acknowledgments be conveyed to the Officers of the 2nd M.A.S. who rendered such timely assistance and were so active in their endeavours to capture the Robbers.

I have de. (Signed) Richard Hoornam

P.S. Colonel Campbell's original letter No:83 is herewith returned. (Signed) R.M.

Captain D'Aguilar, Assistant Military Secretary Victoria, Hong Kong 26th February, 1860.

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With reference to my letter No:82 of the 24 Instant, I am directed by His Excellency the Governor in Council to acquaint you for the information of the Honorable the Major General Commanding that the temporary accommodation for the night Guards therein alluded to has been provided, the situations of which namely the Seaman's Hospital; House in the Upper Bazar are as follows:

the mess Room ...

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