in the necessity of preventing and
a blow
inch
as it was in the power of
a hostile Naval Force to strike
at the prosperity of the Colony and
the general interests Commerce in this Quarter.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord Duke, "Your Grace's, Most Obedient servant,
The Wyoming
Mr Elliot
Anchor
is still lying
passage,
Bocca Tigris &
The Lee
a second Federal War Steam outside the Hongkong
has made its appearance
in
Macao Roads - fully More than 20 miles from Hongkong
a 2. Junk boat is expected to Join the Federal Steamer.
The Acting Governor reports the steps
he has taken.
Outline
of the Colony he has applied to
Admiral Superintendent for assistance
45 Men
two were
sent from the
The
Garrison to instruct & drill the Chinese
troops in Canton have
recalled
been
This should be sent & the
War Office for consideration
2. the War office.
W. R
To Lord...
7062070.
Mr. Mercer seems to have been
needlessly alarmed.
but it shows that the
Colony is not quite willing to
be without Troops at its command without
reference when he is called
to pay for them
Scheme
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