of
once
-numbered se few, being about 1.300 men all arms, and with three Steamers and a Brige I managed, by the able cooperation of Major-General. D. Aguilar and Captain McDougall of the Royal Navy, at o to provide for the wanks of this Colony, and to bring the Chinese Government to terms at Canton, and I trust that we have prevented. the necessity for expensive remedy. On a former
I
a more extended and more.
occasion in 1841
it consisted of three line of battle Ships, eleven Frigates and Sloops, four Steamers, and 3,000 Troops.
The Major-General's report will put Your Lordship in possession of the military details of our short expedition of seven days, and I have
f only to add that the able dispositions Major Caine, the Colonial Secretary, who was Acting Governer and Commandant
in my
absence, ensured the safety and
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tranquillity of the Colony
I have the honor to be,
With the highest respect, Your Lordships,
Most Obedient
Humble Servant,
ndanis