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launch, accompanied by bolonel Varnell, C.B., in command of the Troops, (General Sargent having left early that morning for Singapore), Major Moor Lane in command of the Artillery, Consul Hewlett and others and I took His Excellency. and his
the New
the
staff to one of t
Forts at Kowloong which he
inspected with great
care. Waving
been informed that the other_
forts
were
very much similar
he said he was satisfied with
the inspection of one.
5.
His Excellency
in
taking leave expressed himself. highly gratified with the reception
that
that had been given to him.
6.
Mer Hewlett, the
British Consul of Canton was
present during the whole time of His Excellency's visit and I am much indebted to him for his
services as
occasion.
Interpreter on the
I have the honour to be
My Lord,
Your Lordship's Most Obedient
Insuch
Administrator