It is desirable to retain as long as possible 1 Brigade. At present it is anxiously discussed that he is anxious to return to the Indian Police, when his agreement with the Colony is concluded, but I do not think it will be by any unnecessary interference with him hasten an event which must embarrass the relations of the Sikh Police with Government.
The General has thought it right to suffer doubts on the subject to be cleared up due to him that I should make it a special duty on my return to Hong Kong and make full enquiry into the subject, and report further for the information of Lord Kimberley.
I am,
Your most obedient servant,
(Signed) Richard Graves MacDonnell
M-723-71 - Hong Kong.
MINUTE PAPER.
I am to say he thought it necessary to write at such great length, but after reading the letter dated on the subject, I am to send Whitfield to hold that which he wished to think that the question has been referred to Sir R. Macdonnell who will fully consider it on his return to the Colony.
That Lord Kimberley hopes that in the meantime the restoration of the Police Staff to its full strength will have obviated much of the inconvenience with which General Whitfield found the present arrangement to be attended when several of the principal Police Officers were absent from duty.
Jan 27
I think the above is the proper answer to General Whitfield.
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