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the town, I see no use to which I can put it, as it will be closely surrounded by Chinese habitations.
Its area is a little under six acres.
18.
As regards paragraph 11 I would point out that two more regiments have been added to the garrison since 24% was added to the contribution and it is in consequence of this that we now require the land.
19.
With reference to the Sywan or Lyemun Peninsula I hold a letter from Sir William Des Voeux in which the complete engagements of the Colony are detailed.
As to paragraph 14 you already understand the expression "full market value" as applied by the Colonial Government, as I have addressed you on the subject.
20.
With reference to the latter portion of the War Office letter under reply, none of the sites in question have been actually handed over either by War Department or the Colony
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Sd) W.J. Gascoigne.
Major General.
Commanding Troops in China.
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the town, I see no use to which I can put it, as it will be closel
surrounded by Chinese habitations.
Its area is a little under six acres.
18.
As regards paragraph 11 I would point out that two
more regiments have been added to the garrison since 24% was
added to the contribution and it is in consequence of this that
we now require the land.
19.
With reference to the Sywan or Lyemun Peninsula I
hold a letter from Sir William Des Voeux in which the complete
engagements of the Colony are detailed.
As to paragraph 14 you already understand the expression "full
market value" as applied by the Colonial Government, as I have
addressed you on the subject.
20.
With reference to the latter portion of the War Offic
letter under reply,none of the sites in question have been
actually handed over either by War Department or the Colony
I have the honor to be,Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Sd) W.J.Gascoigne.
Major General.
Commanding Troops in China.
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