To be rendered you will see from the corresponding with folio Moody to which I have referred that Admiral Super has promised such and as the heavy can argad, but in the exposed position which the Covrit Hulk will I trust you will necessarily occupy agree with me that I am not asking too much in desiring but assistance in extension of that security which the intended Police Guard & Shulk Lo have been organized to provide.
I have gone a little into detail and made this a somewhat lengthening communication but I have thought it right to place you in possession of all the information on the subject which the Records of the Colony are able to afford.
I have &c.
Signed W T Mercer
Acting Commander in Chief
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The a careful inspection of Quarters occupied by the Troops at this station, & after having satisfied myself as far as possible in regard to the comparative health & condition of the Troops themselves, I feel convinced that it is highly expedient, that not only more space should be appropriated to the European Soldiers in this Garrison previous to the setting in of the hot weather, but also that this part of the Force should be diminished by
Srigs Gen Stavely CB Com's the Troops in China as many as possible.
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