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I consider it advisable, and it was arranged yesterday to diminish gradually the extra guard that had been imported.
Rumours still circulate to the effect that more disturbances may be expected, but I cannot find that much credit is attached to them.
I propose to summon the Executive Council tomorrow, and enquire into the grievances complained of by the Chinese population, which done, I shall carefully address them in a Proclamation on the subject.
I take the liberty of here calling your attention to a despatch written from Canton on the 20th, in which I have urged the necessity of strengthening this Garrison with a second European Regiment.
Our position is so recent that I have felt it my duty to inform the Governor General of India of my application to yourself, and requesting such aid as it may be in his power to afford.
Affairs at Canton are not in a satisfactory state. The American Naval Authorities have also become involved in actual
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Canton on the 20
distant, in which I have urged-
to leave
No
July
time in informing the
Governor General of
India
of my
application to yourself, and
requesting such aid as it may be
in his power to afford.