CO129-074 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Robinson - 1859 [6-12] — Page 131

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20th June 1859

Government Offices, Victoria Hong Kong

Governor

N.19.

MINUTE

AUG! M. Eliot 24

* Merivale KW Fortescue 24

I have the honor to report that Dr. Murray, the Colonial Surgeon, has made a strong representation of the necessity of certain alterations and improvements in the new Civil Hospital, which he considered necessary before the transfer of his patients to it.

[...]

25th August 1859

I have to convey to you my Approval of the expenditure of £200, which was sanctioned by your Predecessor, for effecting certain alterations and improvements in the New Civil Hospital at Hong Kong, as reported in Lt Governor Caine's despatch No.20113 of the 20th June last.

To The Right Honorable

Sir Edward B. Lytton, Bt., M.P.

etc. etc. etc.

W. etc.

2.7. to Treasury

Sir

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25th August 1889

I have to convey to

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improvements in the

New Civil Hospital

at Hong Hong, as reported in Lt Governm Caines despatch 20113 of the 20 fine last.

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