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six Military launches conveying troops who needed assistance to arrive at the proper landing place. The operations were carried out successfully but it was found that the Chinese had abandoned the position. Both "Fame" and Lieutenant Goodenough with his party returned
on the 19th.
I have much pleasure in forwarding copy of a letter received from His Excellency Major General Gascoigne in which he informed me of the excellent services rendered by Lieutenant Goodenough and Lieutenant & Commander Keyes
on this occasion.
His Excellency the Governor requested that a ship might be directed to visit Starling Inlet, Mirs Bay, and as "Peacock" was already at Tai-po-hu
orders to this effect.
gave her
"Humber" returned here today and will leave again tomorrow morning to re-embark about 300 troops and convey them to this place, arriving on 23rd inst.
"Whiting" having been undocked will proceed to Mirs Bay on 24th to relieve "Peacock" and will be
replaced later on by "Brisk".
I have instructed the Commanding Officers of Ships
stationed in Mirs Bay to use every endeavour to assure
the natives of our friendly intentions and to establish
good feeling towards and confidence in us.
I have, &c., (signed) F.Powell.
Commodore.