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*Italian Convent were even offered, and accepted, a guard

"from the insurgents.

"It is commonly reported that

*16,000 chinese troops are assembled a short distance from

"Macao but a personal investigation proved that their

'number certainly does not exceed 4,000.

"The revolutionary party is

"expected to meet today (3rd. pecamber) with the intention

*.f attempting to expel the Bishop, but not much distur-

-bance is anticipated".

I then concurred in the Commodores

view that oneof the Gunboats might be recalled. The other

is still at Macao and will remain until December 10th. at

least. No further news has reached me up to the present

time.

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P.S.

I have the honour to be,

gir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

Mangezich

Governor,&C • •

I have today received a note from

Mr. Jamieson, Consul-General at Canton, of which I enclose

a copy. I have informed the Commodore that in my opinion

the Gunboat should remain at Macao for the present,

and

when