I, of course, am not unaware of the object you have in view,
And if you consider that I can in any way be of service to you in the matter, I shall be happy to bear oral testimony of my entire satisfaction with you during the four years we served together.
In the absence of all records, it is difficult to write very accurately, or to remember all that might be written on a subject of this description, but amongst many other instances, I will remember having sent you to Canton to aid the Vice Consul at the time when entering the City was in contemplation and when, from the threatening attitude of the mob, I was very uneasy.
And being much pleased with the cool judgment you exhibited on that (to us in China) memorable occasion.
Mr. John Davis is in England and if referred to, he will bear testimony.
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