January 10, 1841.
“Pursuant to directions from the Commander-in-Chief, you will accompany Hamid Bey in the Egyptian steam-boat Generoso, to the coast of Syria.
“You will recommend him first to proceed to Acre, and you will deliver the accompanying letter to the officer commanding the Allied troops.
“You will consult with him on the best way of proceeding to Ibrahim Pacha’s head-quarters, and you will demand a proper escort (if necessary) for your own protection and that of the Egyptian officer who accompanies you. The object of your mission is to see the evacuation of Syria carried into effect, and you will remain with Ibrahim Pacha as long as you think it necessary, and then return to Alexandria.
| “I have, &c., “Chas. Napier.” |
“Lieutenant Loring, H.M.S. Carysfort.”
I wrote also to the senior Naval and Military officers in Syria.
“Sir,
“H.M.S. Carysfort,
January 10, 1841.