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18. In conclusion, I repeat that the early construction of these long deferred roads is of vital importance to the Colony, and will be practically equivalent to an addition to the garrison, will enable our existing strength to be turned to a far better account.
19. This letter has been shown to his Excellency the Governor.
I have, &c.
(Signed)
W. J. GASCOIGNE, Major-General,
To the Under-Secretary of State for War,
War Office.
HongKong 5
31/
Commanding Troops in China.
PRINTED AT THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY J. W. HARRISON.-16/3/1990.
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