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transporting resources of the Colony, Except that by water it appears inschaustible, I must leave this last question

un autioired.

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In the assumption that the

to Recapitulate - Works armed Recapitul. they Defence of Hong Kong Sit

as suggested in this letter would

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Infantry

&

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2 batt: f 120

2 Comp? 7120

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120

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Total Force of Regular Troops War 3360

Peace 2020

Before concluding I beg his

to again draw your attention to

an addition of the recessity of

guns of greater power to the Artillery strength of the Existing Armameita

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home most obedient servant

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