Inclosure No. 3 in
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N° 3 in Despatch N° 153 of 1849.
Her Majesty's Sloop "Columbine", Off Hoi-how, 25th October, 1829.
Sir,
I have the honor to announce to Your Excellency the arrival of the British Squadron under my command at your port and I have the gratification to inform Your Excellency that the Fleet of Shap-ng-tsai, common enemy, and the enemy of all mankind, has been annihilated at Chokeum. My illustrious Colleague "Wong", Commander of the Forces by sea and land will inform His Excellency The Illustrious Ito, Governor General of Hainan and Eleven Provinces.
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Inclosure No. 3 in
298
N° 3 in Despatch N 153 of 1849.
Her Majesty's Sloop "Columbine", Off Hoi_how, 25th October, 1829.
Sir,
I have the honor to announce
to Your Excellency the arrival of the British Squadron under
my command at your port and I have the gratification to inform Your Excellency that the Fleet of Shap-ng-tsai,
Common
enemy,
and the
oun
enemy of all mankind, has been annihilated at Chokeum.. My illustrious Collenque "Wong ", Commander of the "Forces by sea and land will informe Your
His Excellency
The Illustrious Ito,
Governor General of Hainan
and Eleven Provinces.
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