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a
2.
Gunboat to lie
the Building. off As I have already
explained with one European
Battalion withdrawn, and
An
part of the remaining one stationed at Canton, there is no
an
European guard
probability of being furnished for
of
the protection
the mint, and expensive European Barracks therefore
are no
3.
longer necessary.
certainty of
I see no
on
this
subject
even a Native Regiment being (sent hither (letter
• from the Military Authorities enclored) but shall be glad to see one arrive, and in this
No 2.
case native quarters might
be expeditiously and more economically provided.
4.
I had intended to
consult Admiral King about the of a Gunboat, and as to
position
the land protection of
the
establishment, we must wait
and see what the Garrison
arrangements may
take the most effective
be, auch
measures
that circumstances allow..
I have the houer to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
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