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assume that the record is being continued, as

I recommended, but I have no positive knowledge

that it is.

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whatever be the decision arrived at

Concerning these particular observations,

case in Hong Kong, it will sometimes be

possible to utilise the services of a policeman

on duty at the wharf for other purposes.

I have ye ye

(sa) Osbert Chadwick.

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I trust that the attention

of

the

government

of

other

of Hong Kong, and I may add

Colonial Governments also, may be directed

to the great pratical utility of the results

of careful continuous tidal observations not

to mention their great scientific value, and

that they will be induced to undertake them.

The observations do not necessarily involve The use of a self registering great expense. The use of

tide-gauge is desirable, but not imperative.

Indeed, in many places, where the maintenance

of so delicate an instrument may be difficult, it will be preferable to record the height of the tide as shewn by a float and graduated

rod, by reliefs of watchmen. as was the

Case

Copy

Dear Sirs

nautical almanack Office

3 brulam Buildings

Greys Inn W. C.

September 1882

Hong Kong Tidal. Obstus"

I have given the above a general examination and from their general appear-

-ance I have no doubt they will yield very good.

data

Jor

their

prediction.

If I receive instructions at once

I think

I can promise the Tide - Tables for 1883 early

in November next.

I forgot to mention to you with

respect