N. 100 of 1849.
Inclosure A. 2 in desp:
(Copy)
No. 142.
Suplicate.
10126, reporting continuation of Despatch Lord Palmerston, in 64. E. Mr. Bonham to the against Pirates.
27 September, 1849.
H.C. Steamer "Phlegethon" "Steamer" "Canton", and the proceedings of the merchants 281
in / 2,
My Lord,
Victoria, Hongkong, October 23, 7849.
It affords en great satisfaction to transmit herewith for Your Lordship's information printed copies of two Despatches addressed by Commander Johns C. Dalrymple Hay, of Her Majesty's "Columbine", to His Excellency the Naval Commander-in-Chief, reporting successful attack made by him, in conjunction with Commander Willcox of Her Majesty's Steamer "Fury", on a large fleet of piratical junks anchored in Bias Bay, distant about forty miles to the northward of this Colony. On the 26th ultimo, I received:
The Right Honorable,
The Viscount Palmerston, G. C. B.
&c.
Je,