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beliveen the streuch and the Chines in
Tonquin.
Juow transmit a similar
account of the recent
the receus fighting in the
After the destruction of twe
island of
of
Formosa.
21.
After
of the
shine
of the
the Chinese Squadron
Enclosure
"Daily Press
13th March, 188
at Sheipoo (as reported by telegraph, and in my despatch 4287 of the 23.3 m Pobruvery siltimo, ) Admiral Courbet...
event in pursuit of the three remaining ships, which have taken refuge in
the harbour of Chinhai, near •
the mouth of which appears
Ningpo,
to be
-
effectically defended by batteries, and
blocked by
sunkow
and other
i junks, a
obstacles,
5602
obstacles, which the French Fleet have not
yet been able to overcome.
3.
I shall continue to keep
Your Lordship informed of all important
and decisive warlike operations during
the ex
acisting
hostilities.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's Most Obedient,
Humble Servant,
SBowen
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