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dealine to place amp of H. Mr ship
any M? under the orders of the Governor
they
are
AUXAo us
to afford that
assistance which can alone be
effected by one of the Gun Boats
how
Our
the Station.
You will therefore take
As
may be necessary to
out their Lordship's intentions
such
steps
Carry
by Keeping
a Gun
to
meet
Few Boat in readiness
any requisition which
may
be made by H. E., to the Senior
Naval Officer at Hong Kong, and I
Case
of your absence.
you
are
To
direct Commodore Jones to place
himself in personal
communication
with the Governor, in order that
he
may be made aware of
vecis respecting
the
services on
which he wishes the Gun Boat
to be employed.
You will direct the Commodore
in your
absence, to report to their Lordships what those duties are
and keep them informed - from time
to time
how the Gun Boat has
been employed
Your
Obedient Servant-
Glenelg
(Sd) Henry Blount