RECEIVED
JULY 10 1843
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Roberts, Chief mate of the vessel called the Aden, that he, on the night of the 10th of this present month of March, did, on board the said vessel then lying at anchor in Hong Kong Harbour, feloniously and unlawfully assault and wound with intent to do some grievous bodily harm, Andrew Cameron the second mate of said vessel.
And for holding such Court and entering into such Examination, investigation, and inquiry this warrant shall be to you and all others full and sufficient authority.
Given under my hand and seal, at Macao this fifteenth day of March A. D. 1843.
(L.S.) Signed Henry Pottinger.
H. M's. Plenipotentiary Chief Supt of Trade and Governor of Hong Kong.
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Macau, March 23. 1843.
Your letter of the 19th instant I have had the honour to receive.
I have now arranged for the Ship "Aden" returning to Hongkong, but I cannot refrain from expressing my great surprise that she should have been allowed to quit that Port, whilst the case of her Chief mate was under reference to me.
The Marine Magistrate did not know, that she was about to quit the Port, he neglected his duty, and if he did not know that fact, it was his business to bring it to your notice, and yours to take steps for having her detained.
A. R. Johnston
Secretary