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W. C. HUNTER
morning their rudders which were unshipped and their sails which were unbent and brought on shore six weeks ago were taken off and replaced.
At 6 p.m. intelligence was received from the Bogue of 16,702 chests of opium having been delivered.
The coolies dispersed, as they have behaved since placed to guard us, with good order and cheerfulness. They have conducted themselves remarkably well and proper. Hog Lane and the street in front of Cox's are to remain blocked up with bricks which is a good thing. Old and New China Streets are to be opened.
We are now to wait and see what takes place on the final delivery of the opium.
W. C. HUNTER
Journal will be continued and forwarded as vessels sail.
Canton 5 May, 1839
Sunday night after 11
I forgot to mention that just before the coolies and guard left the Kwang Hup and Nam Hoy came out and set carpenters to work to break up the ... Snipe49 who was taken prisoner by the Government for smuggling.
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