called in, His Excellency The Acting Governor stated that looking to the present relations of England with the Federal States of America he had considered it his duty to convene another Federal Vessel of War (the Jamestown) of 22 guns, where she was soon to be joined (as he was informed by a Federal Officer) at a meeting, in order to concert measures for the defence of the city and Harbour, contingent upon the arrival of a Declaration of War by the next mail from Europe.
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His Excellency then read a letter which he had addressed on the 10th Instant to Admiral Kuper, at Japan, calling his attention to the fact that besides the Wyoming already in these seas, another Federal Vessel had recently arrived at Macao; and representing that in the event of hostilities this city and Harbour would be exposed to great risk, the Naval force at the disposal of Captain McIntyre consisting only of one active Vessel, the Opossum Gunboat.
Under the circumstances, the subject of taking prompt measures for fortifying the approaches to the Harbour was discussed, and with a view to immediately carrying out plans of defence, Colonel Moody, ...
called in, His Excellency The Acting Governor stated that looking to the present relations
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