“Given under my hand, on board the Princess
Charlotte, off D’Jounie, September 25, 1840.
“Robert Stopford.”
“Commodore Napier, H.M.S. Powerful.
“By command of the Commander-in-Chief,
“Joseph Louden, Sec.”
This was followed up by a precautionary letter:
“My dear Commodore,
“September 25, 1840.
“You may naturally suppose that Ibrahim Pacha is not blind to our proceedings, and that he will know the weakening of our camp by the absence of our forces going with you. I therefore recommend your return as speedily as possible after arming the people about Sidon. My letters from Alexandretta are so anxious for a ship that I shall send the Magicienne to Captain Stewart to order him there. Mr. Werry, our Consul, has been directed to quit, or remain prisoner in his house; he has chosen the latter. Much more efficient measures are taken there to oppose our proceedings than we find here. Tongues are cut out if persons are found to congregate contrary to the orders of Ibrahim.