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"3" 4 When this portion "to the Steamer, was taken on board, the Steamer was at her moorings. No, the word "under weigh" was not used, the Steamer was at the time fast at her moorings.
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"4th Did you go on board the "Messeh?"
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• 5th Did you see the Admiralty Agent?
Answer: I saw the gentleman, he was standing about, near the Mail Boxes - they were all put on one side of the Steamer, and could be seen and counted at first sight.
"6th State what passed on that occasion.
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Mr. Moran asked the Admiralty Agent to sign the receipt which he had in his hand, and the officer refused to do so, complaining all the time of their having come too late. Mr. M. repeated his request twice or thrice, but the Admiralty Agent persisted in refusing, although he had time enough to sign, as the Steamer did not begin to move.
Many receipts were on board, and several Hong Kong residents, and Mr. Superintendent, and others connected with P.&O. Office.
• 7th How long did you remain on board?
Answer: Decidedly 5 or 6 minutes, if not more.
• 8th Did you stop on board till she got under weigh? No, as we saw people coming down to their boats, we also left.
How long did you remain on board before she got under weigh?
When about four dozen yards distant from the Steamer...
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