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proceed to Chinhai, as the appearance of an English Boat of War, would at once pacify the enraged fishermen and restore Confidence.
Under these circumstances I did not hesitate to write officially to Captain Campbell, requesting he would lend his Assistance in his powers, a copy of my letter to that Officer's Reply I have the honour to inclose, & I take this opportunity of expressing that I not only felt grateful in affording the contact who is a very superior person, & with whom I have always been on the most friendly terms.
I have done so in upholding the foot of China, which I believe to be the just and reasonable thing to do. I trust it will meet G. 2.'s approbation, but from a desire also of practically convincing the people of our wise & superior system of law & the benevolent feeling of foreigners in affording them that protection, which their own Authorities are unable to afford & which cannot fail to have the most beneficial effect in removing their prejudices & dislike to Foreigners, & every thing that is not peculiarly Chinese.
I should here inform J.E. that 40 boats to tow the "Capeegli" down the River yesterday morning at daylight; as the barque refitting here...