up to whampoo, where the
at the Consul's
will remain
call, and
in the event
ready of emergency to proced "Directly up to the Factories
very
much
on the
for their protection
I have felt the want
the present occasion of a small Government Steamer - those belonging to the rash buria Company which have hitherto been employed in China being appropriated to Naval purposes and not always
of the
at the
Command
Civil Government. Aue deem it of very great importance, especially on
like the present,
occasions
that
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that the Governor of this - Colony should have the means of safe and
immediate
communication,
at his own disposal, with
the Consul at Canton whose despatches on the late occasion from the want Steamer did not
reach me till four days
after the
disturbance took
place. I have the honor to be,
With the highest respect,
Sir,
Your most obedient Humble Servant,
In Joncent
Leutenant Governan