[28]. Ibid., p. 268.
[29]. See Levant Papers, Part III., p. 288.
[30].
General Michell to Viscount Palmerston.
December 31, 1840.
Our situation will be very embarrassing until the negotiations are terminated, since any act of hostility on our part may be construed into a breach of faith, and may disturb arrangements half concluded. I am, therefore, anxiously expecting orders from Lord Ponsonby upon the subject. In the meantime his Excellency’s latest instructions to General Jochmus, and upon which he is prepared and resolved to act with energy, dictate a continuance of offensive operations.
[31]. Alluding to the probability of his retiring by D’Jenin.
[32]. He does not give the date.
[33]. Captain Stewart and General Michell do not confirm this.
[34].