No 8 Hongkong 5
7682
It is requested that in any further communication on this subject, the above Number may be quoted; and the Letter addressed to
Lie Under Secretary of State for War,
War Office,
Pall Mall, London, (S.W.)
11359
WAR OFFICE,
September 1880
365
Page 365
With reference to your letter dated 10th August 1880 forwarding copy of a despatch from the Governor of Hong Kong covering correspondence with the Military authorities in the Colony respecting the desire of the Major General Commanding the troops to obtain certain pieces of land which he considers necessary to complete the defence of the batteries at Kowloon. I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acquaint you for the information of the Earl of Kimberley that the subject has been referred to the Royal Commission on the defence of British Possessions and Colonies Abroad, as suggested.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient Servant
For Under Secretary of State.
Colonial Office.
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8 Hongkong 5
7682
I is requested that in any further com
munication on this subject, the above Number
may be quoted; and the Letter addressed to---|
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Lie Under Secretary of State for War,
War Office,
Pall Mall, London,
11359
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WAR OFFICE,
September
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1880
365
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