Chapter VII
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FIRST MISSION TO CHINA—PRELIMINARIES.
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.