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on the island at the head of a government of 
his own formation, and have consequently taken 
those steps to obviate it, which to the best of my 
opinion and that of my officers would be right 
and most approved of by government. Enclosed 
I send copies of my answer and order to Mr. 
Phelps, in consequence of the before-mentioned 
statement, also every other document in my 
power to obtain, hoping they will give every 
information and explanation necessary on the 
subject. Not considering myself authorised to 
interfere with the imprisonment of Count Tramp, 
nor thinking it would be proper under the pre¬ 
sent circumstances to hoist the British colors on 
the island without first informing you; at the re¬ 
quest of Mr. Phelps, I have restored the former 
government to the two men next in rank on the 
island to Count Tramp. In order to secure the 
quick and safe delivery of this intelligence, I 
have sent in the Margaret and Anne Lieutenant 
Stewart of his Majesty’s ship under my com¬ 
mand, who is acquainted with all the circum¬ 
stances, and charged with the delivery of the 
new Icelandic flag to you. 
I have the honor to be. 
Sir, &c., 
Alexander Jones, 
Rear-Admiral Sir Edward Neagle, 
Commander in Chief, &c.,&c.,&c., 
Leith, 
