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Origin of the Mission—Appointment of Lord Elgin—Malta—Egypt—Ceylon

—News of the Indian Mutiny—Penang—Singapore—Diversion of Troops to

India—On Board the 'Shannon'—Hong-Kong—Change of Plans—Calcutta and

Lord Canning—Return to China—Perplexities—Caprices of Climate—Arrival

of Baron Gros—Preparation for Action.