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Schedule of Despatches transmitted

The Governor of Hongkong to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, by the Steamer Ava/icefield, vià Marseilles, on the 24th November 1856.

The respective Subject of Despatch.

Date of Despatch

Desp

1856.

By Governor Sir John Bowring

191 11 November Reporting withdrawal of a detachment of Troops from Hongkong for the protection of the Factories at Canton and urging that an additional Regiment be sent out from India, or one ordered from England.

By Lieutenant Governor Caine

195 27th November Reporting compliance given to the Admiral's requisition to have 100 men, the 59th Regiment sent up to Canton for the protection of the Foreign Factories.

196/227 November Reporting measures adopted for the suppression of certain seditious demonstrations in the city on the morning of the 28th Instant.

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