This is a most warlike tome, of tour coal and Major Knolly's mess.
Being weak out, (as the War Office widely expects) between France & China. At a few days' notice, to re-inforce this Garrison. Kat Ind. almost appear. I esteem myself most fortunate to be here at this exciting place; criticising what matters of real Importance.
Probably the turning point of Imperial interest; - in the history of this quarter of the globe. But we have not received any notice from this Colonial Office regarding the defence of this Island, & that I have received no instructions for my guidance in the details of policemen, firemen, &c., native clerks, &c., 2nd sec., &c., the question of fortifications.
Capital fellows, Kemeter & Rassim, naval friends here are, it is rather humiliating that Gibraltar of the East should be so completely...
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My Lord,
I have the honour to report that on the 16th instant a steam-transport arrived here with 2. Battery of the Royal Artillery, despatched from England by the War-Office to...
Government House, Hongkong, 19th February, 1881/2
Right Honourable Earl of Derby,
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My Lord,
report that on
a.
Government House,
Hongkong, 19th February, 1881/2
I have the honour to
the 16th instant
а
steam-transport arrived here with
2. Battery of the Royal Artillery, despatched : from England by the War-Office to
Right Honourable
Earl of Derby:
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