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I put it before Mr Brodrick. In learning his wishes he can communicate afresh with General Sir Alfred Gaselee.
Yours very truly,
Arthur Godley
No. 56.-From General Officer Commanding, China Expedition, via Pekin, 25th May 1901.
262. Your Lordship's telegram 1.30. I understand that I am to carry out gradual evacuation irrespective of the considerations mentioned in my 257. As regards Shanghai I propose to withdraw one battalion, and I would suggest, subject to the views of Gascoigne, withdrawal of one battalion from Hong Kong.
No. 59.-From Secretary of State to General Officer Commanding, China Expedition, 30th May 1901.
132. Your telegram 262 correctly interprets the wishes of His Majesty's Government.
No. 60.--From Secretary of State to General Officer Commanding, China Expedition, 31st May 1901.
133. Your telegram 262 and mine 132. Proposals approved. Report battalion withdrawn from Shanghai, and arrange with Gascoigne the battalion to be withdrawn from Hong Kong, Inform Viceroy.
No. 6.-From General Officer Commanding at Hong Kong, 3rd June 1901.
456. General Gaselee reports your decision to return to India one of three Native Regiments here. Is this final? Strongly recommend retention. Refer to my letter 1051/398A, dated 16th January, to Secretary of State for War.
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I put it beiner Mr Brodrick. In learning his
Wisers he can communicate afresh with Ineral
Janeel.
Jours vyting
Arthens Godley
No. 56.-From General Officer Commanding, China Expedition, víá Pekin, 25th May 1901.
262. Your Lordship's telegram 1.30. I understand that I am to carry out gradual evacuation irrespective of the considerations mentioned in my 257. As regards Shanghai I propose to withdraw one battalion, and I would suggest, subject to the views of Gascoigne, withdrawal of one battalion from Hong Kong.
No. 59.- From Secretary of State to General Officer Commanding, China Expedition, 30th May 1901.
132. Your telegram 262 correctly interprets the wishes of His Majesty's Government.
No. 60.--From Secretary of State to General Officer Commanding, China Expedition, 31st May 1901.
133. Your telegram 262 and mine 132. Proposals approved. Report battalion withdrawn from Shanghai, and arrange with Gascoigue the battalion to be withdrawn from Hong Kong, Inform Viceroy.
No. 6.-From General Officer Commanding at Hong Kong, 3rd June 1901.
456. General Gaselee reports your decision return to India one of three Native Regiments here. Is this final? Strongly recommend retention. Refer to my letter 1051/398A, dated 16th January, to Secretary of State for War.
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