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room such as I hope will meet with his entire approval both as intficient and accessible.
being
As it appears that the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have authorized the Senior Naval Officer to place the "Minden" at my disposal for the
use
of the Troops under the circumstances mentioned in their Lordship's letter marked immediate No 35. of the 24th Feb 4 last, I do myself the honor to solicit your assistance in obtaining an arrangement so desirable as that of having an Hospital Ship available at all times for the use of the Garrisony have 4c.
(Signed) Wm Jervois.
True Copy-
I te.
Maine General
Comm 2 in China-
Colonial Secretary-
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Sir,
The
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Honghong,
10th May. 1851.
very great improvement which has taken place, I am happy to say, in
the health of the Troops who have thro
ready compliance with your
my wishes been placed on Board Her M. I. Minden, thoroughly satisfies
Ame
of the necessity of being prepared to embark a larger portion of the Garrison
of Honghong on board ship during the
ensuing
hot
season, and as in addition to our present force, a lave reinforcement is expected to arrive from England in
the
ensuing month of June - I have the honor to request you will inform
Captain Massie,
Denior. Vival Officer-
me