“I beg you will communicate to the Consuls of the different Powers, and the British merchants at Beyrout, that Great Britain, Austria, Russia, and Prussia, have decided that Syria is to be restored to the Sultan. I have demanded that the Turkish troops be put under my protection, and that the arms be restored to the inhabitants of Lebanon. I trust the Governor will not provoke hostilities; if he does, the responsibility of shedding blood must be on his own head.
“I am, Sir, &c.,
“Chas. Napier, Commodore.”
“N. Moore, Esq., British Consul, Beyrout.”
No. 3.
“Sir,
“I inclose you a proclamation I have thought proper to issue; if you attempt to move out of the camp, hostilities will commence immediately.
“I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
“Chas. Napier, Commodore.”
“To the Commanding Officer of the Turkish Troops.”