operations could be conducted against Canton.
2. Shaw also stated that increased Military forces were required for the defence of this
5. A consider it my duty to call your Excellency's attention to the very great necessity of producing with the least possible delay (from India if possible) at least one Regiment of Infantry entirely for defensive purposes - as it might be the means not only of saving much life and property but would
would also contribute in some measure in enabling His Excellency the Naval Commander in Chief to keep open the communication with Canton for Military purposes which if closed, would cause the greatest loss of life and Material in future operations.
Shaw
(Signed) P. E. Dunlop,
Lt. Col. RA. Comy. Troops.
House Copy W Colonial Secretary,
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