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the

the Colonial Government on subject I beg to apply for Lord Knutsford's instructions in the matter, and in

doing

so I would point out that it that the machinery

is

necessary

should be sent out at the

earliest possible date if the

text is to be made

during

the

by

next dry season as advised Mr Chadwick.

I have the honour to be

Sir

your obedient Servant

CAT

466

M = O. Chadwick to Crown Agents.

Gentlemen

When in. submitted to

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trong vương, Government a preliminary scheme for the Water supply of the Howloon Peninsula.

In connection with this se heme I sunk a trial well; the water of which was found to be of excellent quality.

The

supply. afforded by the well was tested to the extent of the Jumping

machinery available, which was however quite insufficient as to power, to decide the question of the adequacy of the supply, and moreover the commencement of the 5.W. Monsoon, and cons

consequent

heavy rain, made further experiment im possible.

my report, I recommended

that