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But, in concert with General Sargent, the officer Commanding H. M.'s Troop on this station, I have taken all necessary precautions; and there need be no apprehension of any serious outbreak; although, of course, we cannot feel sure that there will not be isolated attacks on individuals; attempt to set houses on fire; and other similar outrages.
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P. S. Since the above despatch was written, I have received a letter from Dr. Kane, the acting English Consul at Canton, showing the present state of that City - I enclose an extract.
52.73.
I have the honour to be, My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient
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But, in concert with General Sargent, the officer Commanding H. M.'s Troop : on this station, I have taken all neesssary precautions; and there need
be no apprehension of any serious outbreak; authough, of course, we
be isolated attacks on individuals;
cannot feel sure
that there will not
attempt to set houses on
fire; and
other similar outraged.
(
P. S. dince the above despaten
written, I have recived a letter
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from Dr. Kance, the cloting English Consul at Canton, showing the
present state of that City
an
extract.
52.73.
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I have the honour to be, My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient
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