'HIBERNIA' AT NAPLES: 28th Feb. 1849.
'Having ordered Commander Key of H.M. steam-sloop Bulldog to proceed to Leghorn with a supply of provisions for the Bellerophon, he is directed, after he shall have delivered them, to join your Lordship for the purpose of rendering any protection or refuge that may be desirable, to British subjects in the event of disturbances occurring in Piedmont.
'You will therefore take Commander Key under your orders and employ the Bulldog accordingly as long as her presence appears necessary, sending her back to Naples whenever you think her services can be dispensed with, directing Commander Key to call at Leghorn on his route, for the purpose of conveying any communications which his Excellency Sir George Hamilton, H.M. Minister at Florence, or Captain Baynes, the Senior Naval Officer may have to forward.
'W. PARKER, Vice-Admiral.'
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On March 4, 1849, Sir W. Parker tells Lord Hardwicke to remain at Genoa or at Spezzia.
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Private.
H.M.S. 'HIBERNIA,' NAPLES:
4th March 1849.