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But so necessary did Captain Elliott consider his presence at Hongkong that he refused his natural request to be at the head of his company in the operations against Canton.
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2. T. Mercer,
Colonial Secretary.
Extract of despatch 41 of April 19th, 1847, from Governor Sir John Davis to the Earl Grey.
"The Major General's report will put your Lordships in possession of the Military details of our short Expedition of seven days and I have only to add that the able dispositions of Major Caine, who was acting Governor and Commandant in my absence, Ensured the safety and tranquility of the Colony.
Assistant Adjutant General's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, May 3-4, 1847
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I have the honor to acquaint you that the Major General Commanding has had much pleasure in forwarding your Military report, of the 9th ultimo, to His Grace the Commander-in-Chief, and that in so doing he did not fail to express his acknowledgements of the services rendered by you, whilst in temporary command of this garrison, during the recent operations at Canton.
I have the honor, &c., (Signed) John Bruce, Captain,
Assistant Adjutant General.
To Major Caine,
Colonial Secretary, Victoria.
In December, 1857, Major Caine was permitted by Major General Sir Charles Straubenzee, K.C.B. Commanding H.M. Forces in China, to accompany him at the assault and capture of Canton, and in the General's despatch he was pleased thus to express himself to Lord Panmure, then Secretary for War:
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2. T. mereer,
Codornal Secretary.
Extract of bespatch 41 of April 19th. 1847, from Governor vir John Davis to the Earl Grey.
"The Major General's report will put rown fordships in possession of the Military details of our short Expedition freven days and I have only to add that the able dispositions of Major Caine, who was acting Governor and Conemandant my absence, Ensured the safety
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I have the honor & acquaint you that the major feneral Commanding has had much pleasure in forwarding Eour Miclitary report, of the 9th ultime, to His Grace the Commander-in-Chief, and that in so doing he did not fail &express his acknowledgements of the services rendered by you, Whilst in temporary
command of this parrison, during the recent perations at Caution.
I have the hour. &.c.. (Signed) John Bruce, Captain,
Assistant Adjutant feneral.
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Colonial Secretary, Victoria.
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