that it would be well to come as soon as possible to a decision as to the length of time he may see fit to keep the "Amazon" at Macao. There are at present in the Macao Roads two American and one French Vessel of War, which are quite enough for the security of the place should their assistance be required; whilst if they were to withdraw before him, he might be embarrassed by the difficulty of leaving the spot.
I have &c.
(Signed) S. G. Bonham.
(True Copy,)
Maine
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114 of Macao, the enclosed rejoinder to the reply which I gave that Body, and which forms Inclosure No: 11 in this Despatch.
(Signed) S. G. Bonham.
True Copy,
1
Maine
Colonial Secretary
PT.
Colonial Secretary
P.S. 30th August. Since writing the above, I have received from the Council in charge of the Government
8.
that it would be well to come as soon as possible to a decision as to the length of time he
may see fit to keep the "Amazon at Macao. There are at present in the Alacao Roads two American and one Trench Vesel of War, which are quite enough for the security of the place should their assistance be
whilst if they
required;
were to withdraw before
him, he might be embarrassed by the
difficulty of leaving the spot.
I have &c.
(Signed) S. G. Bonham.
(Frue Copy,)
Mains
1
74
114 of Macao, the enclosed rejoinder to the reply which I gave that Body, and which forms Inclosure No: 11 in this Despatch.
(signed) S. G. Bonham.
Inue Copy,!
1
Maine
Coloucal Secretary
PT.
Colonial Secretary
P.!. 30th August. Since
writing the
above, I have received from the Council in charge of the Government
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