The
Custom of embarking
Mandarin previous to
Her Majesty's Ships departing
on
any expedition, having
the suppression of Piracy
...
C
401
particulars of proceedings in
execution of
these instructions,
being reported fully to me.
(Signed)
Henry Keppel
Vice Admiral and
Commander in Chief
its object, is
to be strictly
followed, and no
native
Vessel is
to be detained without
the
concurrence of
this
The
Commodore
or,
official
Vessels
detained
and
within Chinese jurisdiction
must be
handed over to
Chinese Authorities,
the
particulars
of
the respective Captains, Commanders
and officers Commanding
Her Majesty's Ships
and Vessels
under my
orders.