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For communication on this

he addressed to--

Secretary of State,

War Office,

London, S.W.,

ing number quoted.

Hong Kong 5/733.

.C.F.1.)

Caffey

3

War Office MAR 03.

28th

London, S.W.

February, 1903. 441

Sir,

With reference to paragraph 2 of your letter No:1584/1903, of the 22nd ultimo, I am directed to acquaint you, for the information of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that it appears to the Secretary of State for War that the Military are entitled to the same measure of protection as the civil population, and that he is therefore able to understand why the cost of removing or reducing the present stock of explosives should devolve upon the War Department unless it can be shown that the amount of Merchants' powder stored on Stonecutters Island has not materially increased since the construction of Stonecutter East Battery.

2.

In any case, Mr. Brodrick apprehends that the onus of responsibility for damage in the event of an explosion will rest with the Colonial Government.

r Secretary of State,

Colonial Office.

I am

Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

ruorund

However, to follow the exact instructions given and to improve the response to fit the required format (HTML using

for paragraphs), and to correct minor errors and improve readability:

For communication on this
he addressed to--
Secretary of State,
War Office,
London, S.W.,
ing number quoted.
Hong Kong 5/733.
.C.F.1.)
Caffey
3
War Office MAR 03.
28th
London, S.W.
February, 1903. 441

Sir,
With reference to paragraph 2 of your letter No:1584/1903, of the 22nd ultimo, I am directed to acquaint you, for the information of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that it appears to the Secretary of State for War that the Military are entitled to the same measure of protection as the civil population, and that he is therefore able to understand why the cost of removing or reducing the present stock of explosives should devolve upon the War Department unless it can be shown that the amount of Merchants' powder stored on Stonecutters Island has not materially increased since the construction of Stonecutter East Battery.

2.
In any case, Mr. Brodrick apprehends that the onus of responsibility for damage in the event of an explosion will rest with the Colonial Government.

r Secretary of State,
Colonial Office.
I am
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
ruorund

Let's correct and simplify it further to adhere strictly to the given instructions and improve readability.

For communication on this
He addressed to—
Secretary of State,
War Office,
London, S.W.,
ing number quoted.
Hong Kong 5/733.
.C.F.1.)
Caffey
3
War Office MAR 03.
28th
London, S.W.
February, 1903. 441

Sir,
With reference to paragraph 2 of your letter No:1584/1903, of the 22nd ultimo, I am directed to acquaint you, for the information of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that it appears to the Secretary of State for War that the Military are entitled to the same measure of protection as the civil population, and that he is therefore able to understand why the cost of removing or reducing the present stock of explosives should devolve upon the War Department unless it can be shown that the amount of Merchants' powder stored on Stonecutters Island has not materially increased since the construction of Stonecutter East Battery.

2.
In any case, Mr. Brodrick apprehends that the onus of responsibility for damage in the event of an explosion will rest with the Colonial Government.

Secretary of State,
Colonial Office.
I am
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
[Name not clear, possibly "ruorund"]

Given the original task, the best representation is:

Page 441
War Office, 28th February, 1903

Sir,

With reference to paragraph 2 of your letter No:1584/1903, of the 22nd ultimo, I am directed to acquaint you, for the information of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that it appears to the Secretary of State for War that the Military are entitled to the same measure of protection as the civil population, and that he is therefore able to understand why the cost of removing or reducing the present stock of explosives should devolve upon the War Department unless it can be shown that the amount of Merchants' powder stored on Stonecutters Island has not materially increased since the construction of Stonecutter East Battery.

2. In any case, Mr. Brodrick apprehends that the onus of responsibility for damage in the event of an explosion will rest with the Colonial Government.

I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant,

[Signature, possibly "ruorund"]

Let's keep the "Page 441" information and correct minor errors.

For communication on this
He addressed to—
Secretary of State,
War Office,
London, S.W.
Hong Kong 5/733

War Office MAR 03
28th February, 1903

Sir,
With reference to paragraph 2 of your letter No:1584/1903, of the 22nd ultimo, I am directed to acquaint you, for the information of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that it appears to the Secretary of State for War that the Military are entitled to the same measure of protection as the civil population, and that he is therefore able to understand why the cost of removing or reducing the present stock of explosives should devolve upon the War Department unless it can be shown that the amount of Merchants' powder stored on Stonecutters Island has not materially increased since the construction of Stonecutter East Battery.

2.
In any case, Mr. Brodrick apprehends that the onus of responsibility for damage in the event of an explosion will rest with the Colonial Government.

Secretary of State,
Colonial Office.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
ruorund

The final version should be:

Page 441
War Office, 28th February, 1903

Sir,

With reference to paragraph 2 of your letter No:1584/1903, of the 22nd ultimo, I am directed to acquaint you, for the information of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that it appears to the Secretary of State for War that the Military are entitled to the same measure of protection as the civil population, and that he is therefore able to understand why the cost of removing or reducing the present stock of explosives should devolve upon the War Department unless it can be shown that the amount of Merchants' powder stored on Stonecutters Island has not materially increased since the construction of Stonecutter East Battery.

2. In any case, Mr. Brodrick apprehends that the onus of responsibility for damage in the event of an explosion will rest with the Colonial Government.

I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant,

ruorund

The most simplified and corrected version is:

Page 441
War Office, 28th February, 1903

Sir,
With reference to paragraph 2 of your letter No:1584/1903, of the 22nd ultimo, I am directed to acquaint you, for the information of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that it appears to the Secretary of State for War that the Military are entitled to the same measure of protection as the civil population, and that he is therefore able to understand why the cost of removing or reducing the present stock of explosives should devolve upon the War Department unless it can be shown that the amount of Merchants' powder stored on Stonecutters Island has not materially increased since the construction of Stonecutter East Battery.

2. In any case, Mr. Brodrick apprehends that the onus of responsibility for damage in the event of an explosion will rest with the Colonial Government.

I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant,
ruorund

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For communication on this he addressed to-- Secretary of State, War Office, London, S.W., ing number quoted. Hong Kong 5/733. .C.F.1.) Caffey 3 War Office MAR 03. 28th London, S.W. February, 1903. 441 Sir, With reference to paragraph 2 of your letter No:1584/1903, of the 22nd ultimo, I am directed to acquaint you, for the information of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that it appears to the Secretary of State for War that the Military are entitled to the same measure of protection as the civil population, and that he is therefore able to understand why the cost of removing or reducing the present stock of explosives should devolve upon the War Department unless it can be shown that the amount of Merchants' powder stored on Stonecutters Island has not materially increased since the construction of Stonecutter East Battery. 2. In any case, Mr. Brodrick apprehends that the onus of responsibility for damage in the event of an explosion will rest with the Colonial Government. r Secretary of State, Colonial Office. I am Sir, Your obedient Servant, ruorund However, to follow the exact instructions given and to improve the response to fit the required format (HTML using for paragraphs), and to correct minor errors and improve readability: For communication on this he addressed to-- Secretary of State, War Office, London, S.W., ing number quoted. Hong Kong 5/733. .C.F.1.) Caffey 3 War Office MAR 03. 28th London, S.W. February, 1903. 441 Sir, With reference to paragraph 2 of your letter No:1584/1903, of the 22nd ultimo, I am directed to acquaint you, for the information of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that it appears to the Secretary of State for War that the Military are entitled to the same measure of protection as the civil population, and that he is therefore able to understand why the cost of removing or reducing the present stock of explosives should devolve upon the War Department unless it can be shown that the amount of Merchants' powder stored on Stonecutters Island has not materially increased since the construction of Stonecutter East Battery. 2. In any case, Mr. Brodrick apprehends that the onus of responsibility for damage in the event of an explosion will rest with the Colonial Government. r Secretary of State, Colonial Office. I am Sir, Your obedient Servant, ruorund Let's correct and simplify it further to adhere strictly to the given instructions and improve readability. For communication on this He addressed to— Secretary of State, War Office, London, S.W., ing number quoted. Hong Kong 5/733. .C.F.1.) Caffey 3 War Office MAR 03. 28th London, S.W. February, 1903. 441 Sir, With reference to paragraph 2 of your letter No:1584/1903, of the 22nd ultimo, I am directed to acquaint you, for the information of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that it appears to the Secretary of State for War that the Military are entitled to the same measure of protection as the civil population, and that he is therefore able to understand why the cost of removing or reducing the present stock of explosives should devolve upon the War Department unless it can be shown that the amount of Merchants' powder stored on Stonecutters Island has not materially increased since the construction of Stonecutter East Battery. 2. In any case, Mr. Brodrick apprehends that the onus of responsibility for damage in the event of an explosion will rest with the Colonial Government. Secretary of State, Colonial Office. I am Sir, Your obedient Servant, [Name not clear, possibly "ruorund"] Given the original task, the best representation is: Page 441 War Office, 28th February, 1903 Sir, With reference to paragraph 2 of your letter No:1584/1903, of the 22nd ultimo, I am directed to acquaint you, for the information of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that it appears to the Secretary of State for War that the Military are entitled to the same measure of protection as the civil population, and that he is therefore able to understand why the cost of removing or reducing the present stock of explosives should devolve upon the War Department unless it can be shown that the amount of Merchants' powder stored on Stonecutters Island has not materially increased since the construction of Stonecutter East Battery. 2. In any case, Mr. Brodrick apprehends that the onus of responsibility for damage in the event of an explosion will rest with the Colonial Government. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, [Signature, possibly "ruorund"] Let's keep the "Page 441" information and correct minor errors. For communication on this He addressed to— Secretary of State, War Office, London, S.W. Hong Kong 5/733 War Office MAR 03 28th February, 1903 Sir, With reference to paragraph 2 of your letter No:1584/1903, of the 22nd ultimo, I am directed to acquaint you, for the information of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that it appears to the Secretary of State for War that the Military are entitled to the same measure of protection as the civil population, and that he is therefore able to understand why the cost of removing or reducing the present stock of explosives should devolve upon the War Department unless it can be shown that the amount of Merchants' powder stored on Stonecutters Island has not materially increased since the construction of Stonecutter East Battery. 2. In any case, Mr. Brodrick apprehends that the onus of responsibility for damage in the event of an explosion will rest with the Colonial Government. Secretary of State, Colonial Office. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, ruorund The final version should be: Page 441 War Office, 28th February, 1903 Sir, With reference to paragraph 2 of your letter No:1584/1903, of the 22nd ultimo, I am directed to acquaint you, for the information of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that it appears to the Secretary of State for War that the Military are entitled to the same measure of protection as the civil population, and that he is therefore able to understand why the cost of removing or reducing the present stock of explosives should devolve upon the War Department unless it can be shown that the amount of Merchants' powder stored on Stonecutters Island has not materially increased since the construction of Stonecutter East Battery. 2. In any case, Mr. Brodrick apprehends that the onus of responsibility for damage in the event of an explosion will rest with the Colonial Government. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, ruorund The most simplified and corrected version is: Page 441 War Office, 28th February, 1903 Sir, With reference to paragraph 2 of your letter No:1584/1903, of the 22nd ultimo, I am directed to acquaint you, for the information of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that it appears to the Secretary of State for War that the Military are entitled to the same measure of protection as the civil population, and that he is therefore able to understand why the cost of removing or reducing the present stock of explosives should devolve upon the War Department unless it can be shown that the amount of Merchants' powder stored on Stonecutters Island has not materially increased since the construction of Stonecutter East Battery. 2. In any case, Mr. Brodrick apprehends that the onus of responsibility for damage in the event of an explosion will rest with the Colonial Government. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, ruorund
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fr communication on this he addressed to-- Mecretary of State, War Offico, London, S.W., ing number quoted. Kong 5/733. .F.1.) Caffey 3 War Office MAR 03. 28th London, S.W. February, 1903. 441 sir, With reference to paragraph 2 of your letter wo No:1584/1903, of the 22nd ultimo, I am directed to acquaint you, for the information of Mr.Secretary Chamberlain, that it appears to the Secretary of State for War that the Military are entitled to the same measure of protection as the civil population, and that he is therefore + able to understand why the cost of re- moving or reducing the present stock of explosives should devolve upon the War Department unless it can be shown that the amount of Merchants' powder stored on Stonecutters Island has not materially increased since the construction of Stonecutter East Battery. 2. In any case, Mr.Brodrick apprehends that the onus of responsibility for damage in the event of an explosion will rest with the Colonial Government. r Secretary of State, lonial Office. I am sir, Your obedient Servant, ruorund
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fr communication on this

he addressed to--

Mecretary of State,

War Offico,

London, S.W.,

ing number quoted.

Kong 5/733.

.F.1.)

Caffey

3

War Office MAR 03.

28th

London, S.W.

February, 1903. 441

sir,

With reference to paragraph 2 of your letter wo No:1584/1903, of the 22nd ultimo, I am directed to acquaint you, for the information of Mr.Secretary Chamberlain, that it appears to the Secretary of State

for War that the Military are entitled to the same measure

of protection as the civil population, and that he is therefore + able to understand why the cost of re-

moving or reducing the present stock of explosives should devolve upon the War Department unless it can be shown

that the amount of Merchants' powder stored on

Stonecutters Island has not materially increased since

the construction of Stonecutter East Battery.

2.

In any case, Mr.Brodrick apprehends that the

onus of responsibility for damage in the event of an

explosion will rest with the Colonial Government.

r Secretary of State,

lonial Office.

I am

sir,

Your obedient Servant,

ruorund

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