Inclosure N. 1 in Despatch 8/31 of 1849.
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Her Majesty's Ship Amazon. Hongkong, 18th September, 1849.
I have the honour to forward you Copies of Lieutenant Merle's proceedings against the Pirates in the "Confucius" Steamer, with Mr. Edye, Master, from which Your Excellency will perceive they have been recently successful, and they have ascertained that the Typhoon has not been taken
To S. G. Bonham, C. B., Governor of Hongkong, Minister Plenipotentiary, &c.