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Commander in Chief to Whampoa in March 1841._ In May 1841 Major Caine was nominated to the appointment of Chief Magistrate of Hongkong. When the Force went against Canton in 1841 Major Caine begged Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary to be permitted to join this Regiment but was refused, vide Letter 19/31 dated 22nd May 1841 from the Secretary to Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary herewith attached. In September 1843 was appointed Member of Council in this Colony. In November 1844, obtained through the kindness of his Grace the Duke of Wellington, on Sir Henry Pottinger's application unattached Majority. In November 1846, promoted to Colonial Secretary and Auditor General, – in April 1847 when the expedition went against Canton was in charge of the Colony, as well as
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Entered the Service as Volunteer 17 Foot. 8th Nov2 1813.
Lieutenant 17th Foot 6th July 1816
Lieutenant "
12th April 1819
Exchanged to 14th Foot April 1822
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Removed to 3o Buffs on applica: 16 March 1826
Captain 11 Fest 9th Decr 1827 Exchanged 26th Foot October 1834
Major by Brevet: 9 Nov 1841
Major unattached Novr 1844
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