Before revision: The British commander, despite coming under great pressure from British merchants in the city, after consulting with the chief British diplomat in Chile William Taylour Thomson, decided to enforce a strict neutrality, refusing the cooperation of his ships .
After revision: The British commander, despite coming under great pressure from British merchants in the city, after consulting with the chief British diplomat in Chile William Taylour Thomson, decided to enforce a strict neutrality, refusing to let his ships cooperate .