forenoon of the 3t the native
Governor of
Hanoi called on the
Commandant, probably with a
view to find out the object of the expedition, but apparently
without
any
result, and it is
{
Conjectured that furtur
orders
are to be awaited.
from Saigon
The river Steamers
still
are
Constantly occupied in bringing up
Stores to Hanoi. On the 5th inst:
the French
and "Hamelin" arrived at-
men- of war
Fanfare"
Haiphong
and there
are
now over 1000 marines
227
are expected by another transport
and that the Messageries Maritimes
S. 8. "Hissus" will also bring
four French in Hai phong
more troops. There are
Vessels of War at present in
and a fiftte is expected. Part of
the troops at that post are said
& be under orders for Hanoi to
be replaced by blue jackets from
the men-of-
been
war
во
for
there has
no collision with the natives.
I have e-
(Signed) J. Playfair
and other troops in Hanoi. In some
it is stated that boo men
quarters it is stated
are