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as

suggested by bolonel Moggridge Commanding Royal Engineer - I am directed by His Excellency The. Major-General Commanding to forward copy of a letter. addressed to the Secretary of State for War on the subject. I have AC,

(signed) A. Bassano, Col.,

Asst Mil: See:

pp.)

4122

From The Major-General Commanding the Forces, China and Straits Settlements, To The Right Honorable The Secretary of State for War, War Office.

Sir,

Hecad Quarters,

Hong Kong, 17th March, 1875.

With reference to

my letter

N. 4172, and enclosures, of the 1st Instant, I have the honor to

transmit the accompanying copy of a letter received from the.