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the rum drinking, would, it is supposed be nearly sufficient for this party, but a distilling apparatus would be provided in case of the supply of Water falling short.
With respect to the Light Vessel it is desirable to know whether one could not be built either at Hong Kong Macao, or Singapore, if plans were sent from England, and also Copper sheathing and such other Articles as could not be supplied in the East.
A Vessel built of teak might be fastened provided the bolt heads were covered by discs to protect the sheathing from the action of the iron.
The crew of the Vessel would require to be relieved at certain periods so that two thirds of their time would be spent on board and one third on leave at Hong Kong. Two Europeans and about six Manilla Men would probably be sufficient to protect themselves against possible attacks if the Vessel is provided with two guns, and fitted with boarding nettings, One European and three Manilla Men being always on board.
on leave in addition to those
(Signed) B. J. Sullivan.
Hong