Commanding the Fleet
Admiral Hope also mentioned it to be the wish of Mr. Bruce that the "Unicorn" should be sent up the Peiho River to the mouth of ... in preparation for war; and that he purposed sending "Magicienne" Cruiser now in the north, and Admiralty Flagship "Duchayla", daily expected at Hongkong; and asked if the services of Major Fisher, R.A. could be made available to proceed from Shanghai ...
I gave a willing assent and Major Fisher will proceed by first steamer to Shanghai. For the French troops, I look upon the early occupation of Chusan as indispensable for us and for the British most ...
Miscellaneous Offices