CO129-458 - Public Offices & Others - 1919 — Page 177

Any further communication on this subject should be addressed to-

The Secretary,

War Office,

London, S.W.,

and the following number quoted.

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March, 1919.

Sir,

With reference to lar office letter 10/2476 (F.l.) dated 19th March, 1918, I am commanded by the Army Council to send you the enclosed statements (marked "A" and "") showing the cost of the Garrison of Hong Kong in the Financial Year 1917/18 and the Military Contribution in respect of that

period.

It will be seen that the cost to Imperial Funds was approximately £20,192 in excess of the contribution paid by the Colony.

The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office.

I BIT,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

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