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room such as I hope will meet with his entire approval both as intficient and accessible.

being

As it appears that the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have authorized the Senior Naval Officer to place the "Minden" at my disposal for the

use

of the Troops under the circumstances mentioned in their Lordship's letter marked immediate No 35. of the 24th Feb 4 last, I do myself the honor to solicit your assistance in obtaining an arrangement so desirable as that of having an Hospital Ship available at all times for the use of the Garrisony have 4c.

(Signed) Wm Jervois.

True Copy-

I te.

Maine General

Comm 2 in China-

Colonial Secretary-

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Sir,

The

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Honghong,

10th May. 1851.

very great improvement which has taken place, I am happy to say, in

the health of the Troops who have thro

ready compliance with your

my wishes been placed on Board Her M. I. Minden, thoroughly satisfies

Ame

of the necessity of being prepared to embark a larger portion of the Garrison

of Honghong on board ship during the

ensuing

hot

season, and as in addition to our present force, a lave reinforcement is expected to arrive from England in

the

ensuing month of June - I have the honor to request you will inform

Captain Massie,

Denior. Vival Officer-

me