the plan suggested by you, of permanently attaching a Strip of War to the service of each of the Fine Port, is the opinion of the Board of Admiralty that the object which you have in view, Might be at least as effectually secured, by leaving the manner of accomplishing them to the discretion of
William Parker.
Ser
The result of My communications with the Board of Admiralty on this matter, is contained in my Letter to Lord Haddington, & which a Copy is inclosed. The first part of this Letter applies to you.
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you will perceive, is the question of the extent to which & his Govt intended that the control of &. Mr. Naval Forces in the China seas should rest with you. My letter contains an explanation on this point in that I have nothing more to say to you upon it; except that I rely implicitly on your judgment as well to appreciate the distinctions which I have laid down, to Carry out the execution functions assigned in it to yourself, in the manner that may be most agreeable to the distinguished Officer with whom