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Int, Known as the Dutch Folly
Frequently another Captain
with a subaltern of Artillery
Detached derrated with the Sun Casesars
was
about 75 in number, to assist
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in removing the debris from the demolished houses in rear of the Factories
All these still remain in Canton, as does Captain Cowpen of the Royal Engineers and acting Surveyor General, whose services were requested by the O/C Admiral.
As regards the effect on the Colony of this unfortunate necessary movement, I am glad to be able to report that everything here is quiet, and that I have caused notices in Chinese to be abundantly circulated throughout the district, explaining the causes which led to the disagreement. I enclose a printed translation of this document, No. 2.
which will fully place before you the circumstances now relating
I have also thought it expedient to prohibit by Proclamation (Copy enclosed) the sale of Saltpetre, as I was informed of certain cruisers of the Canton Government making large purchases of the Article in the Market here.
I have only to add that I...