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Secret.

Sub-Enc.No.9.

71

The Commodore in Charge.

I have been directed by H.E. The General Officer Commanding, who is absent at a Council Meeting, to request that you will kindly co-operate with him in a surprise expedition which he proposes to send out tonight as explained verbally to you.

Shortly, the assistance he would derive from you would be, that you would kindly supply six small parties from the Royal Navy, consisting of six in number in each to take charge of six launches which will be carrying troops, the whole under command of a naval officer who will receive from the G.O.Commdg., detailed instructions as to what will be required from him.

H.E. would also seek for the assistance of a Torpedo Boat Destroyer to co-operate with the troops who may be operating on shore. This Officer will receive a copy of the plan of operations of the Troops for his guidance if you will kindly direct him to come for the same. The hour at which the above assistance from the Royal Navy will be required will be settled as soon as you have decided as to the hour it will be advisable to start from here so that the tide may suit.

Hong Kong.

18th April 1899.

(signed) S.S.Long.

Captain, D.A.A.G.B.

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Secret. Sub-Enc.No.9. 71 The Commodore in Charge. I have been directed by H.E. The General Officer Commanding, who is absent at a Council Meeting, to request that you will kindly co-operate with him in a surprise expedition which he proposes to send out tonight as explained verbally to you. Shortly, the assistance he would derive from you would be, that you would kindly supply six small parties from the Royal Navy, consisting of six in number in each to take charge of six launches which will be carrying troops, the whole under command of a naval officer who will receive from the G.O.Commdg., detailed instructions as to what will be required from him. H.E. would also seek for the assistance of a Torpedo Boat Destroyer to co-operate with the troops who may be operating on shore. This Officer will receive a copy of the plan of operations of the Troops for his guidance if you will kindly direct him to come for the same. The hour at which the above assistance from the Royal Navy will be required will be settled as soon as you have decided as to the hour it will be advisable to start from here so that the tide may suit. Hong Kong. 18th April 1899. (signed) S.S.Long. Captain, D.A.A.G.B.
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Secret.

Sub-Enc.No.9.

71

The Commodore in Charge.

I have been directed by H.E.The General Officer

Commanding, who is absent at a Council Meeting, to request

that you will kindly co-operate with him in a surprise

expedition which he proposes to send out tonight as

explained verbally to you.

dascre

Shortly, the assistance he would derive from you would be, that you would kindly supply six small parties

from the Royal Navy, consisting of six in number in each

to take charge of six launches which will be carrying

troops, the whole under command of a naval officer who

will receive from the G.0.Commdg., detailed instructions as to what will be required from him.

H.F.would also seek for the assistance of a Torpedo Boat Destroyer to co-operate with the troops who may be operating on shore. This Officer will receive a copy of the plan of operations of the Troops for his guidance if you will kindly direct him to come for the same. The hour at which the above assistance from the Royal Navy will be required will be settled as soon as you have decided as to the hour it will be advisable to start from here so that the tide may suit.

Hong Kong.

18th April 1899.

(signed) S.S.Long.

Captain, D.A.A.G.B

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