which he hoped of the sensitiveness of the Chinese Authorities, & the opinion which he entertained of the probable effects of such a measure. Indeed, allowing full latitude to the Admiral for the arrangement of the details of his Squadron, H. Excy would not consider it consistent with that view of the case that the Admiral should move in force
on any part of the Coast of China without the concurrence of the Plenipotentiary.
taking ... such operation for instance, as Captain Hope of H.M.S. "Phalia"
but under an impression authorized with great zeal in judgement
in the neighbourhood ...
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neighbourhood of Chasan without friendly securing her such an
the operation would be viewed by the Plenipotentiary & guiding himself accordingly.
J. ... will observe that the interference of Sir J. Pottinger
only applies to that part of Naval Forces actually
on the Coast of China, & as they remain on the Coast, but it certainly is not intended that his Excy Sir J. Pottinger should interfere to prevent the Admiral from detaching to other Parts of his Station such ships
as he may deem advisable, bearing ...
in ...