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Any further communication on this subject should be addressed to-

The Under Secretary of State,

War Office,

London, S. W.,

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The Secretary of State for War having approved

I am

of the formation of a Battalion of Chinese Infantry,

directed by the Marquis of Lansdowne to transmit, for the

information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies,

&

copy of the letter of instructions to Major Bower, Indian

Staff Corps, who has been entrusted with the duty of

raising the Battalion.

Lord Lansdowne will be glad if Mr. Secretary.

Chamberlain will cause any necessary communication to be

made to the Governor of Hong Kong on the subject.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

The

Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office.