CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843 — Page 693

and the three Islands - Known by the

Islands-known

names

Kellett's, Green and Stone

a

of Cutter's Islands - appears to offer manifes advantages over that of establishing the Keep of the Colony at Chuck Choo-

With respect to our occupation of Stone Cutter's Island, that is question that appertains directly to Sir Henry Pottinger's duties as - Plenipotentiary, but, he has no reason for supposing that under proper explanation - the Chinese Government will object to it since it can

be of no value to them, and they will (it is to be supposed) perfectly comprehend the necessity for the Capital and Harbour of this Colony being protected by proper works.

A recent letter from the thierry at Canton affords Sir Henry Pottinger

an

an excellent opportunity of hinging

the

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question to the immediate notice of the lovernment of China and that will be immediately done but at it will probably lead to further correspondence and even · perhaps reference to the Emperor at Petting. it may not be possible to get finally settled for two or three months.

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Henry

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Pottinger will very gladly accompany the Honorable Major General D'Aquilar. in the proposed examination locations any day that may

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of the

be

mutually convenient as soon as the Roserpine Steamer is reported fit for Service after her late accident .

I have te.

(Signed) Richard Hoonam

No: 96

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