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turf is so high as to render any communication with the shore on that part where it appears the vessel in question was lost extremely difficult.
So long a period, viz 4 months, has elapsed since the Wreck took place that there can be little or no hope of the same being ascertained by Mr Hflower, being still in the locality; its exact position.
wire loss even Herves Ke (Roger) Ino Camper Captain. Oxy.
From the Governor of Prince of Wales Island, Singapore and Malacca,
To S. G. Bonham Esqre
Singapore May 6. 1848.
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch under date the 7th ulto : intimating the steps you had taken for the release of Mr beitor Howes, from imprisonment at Ferrow Bay Cochin China.
The Royalist arrived here on the 1st instant her Commander having acted with much judgement & great determination in effecting the release of Mr Howes who is now here, & apparently very grateful for the prompt Measure adopted by H.Ms Govt in his behalf, and