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highly creditable to them -
From the number of bodies found -
the loss of the Pirates must have been great, this opposition being more systematically, and consequently carried out than is usual with Chinese and altogether their arms and Guns were of a very superior description.
I have enclosed a List of Junks including armament and disposal, and likewise the Surgeon's return of our own wounded.
I Could obtain no information regarding the vessel they were seen to attack, so I trust they beat them off
In the Sorcha was found the Log and Charts of a French Schooner the "Christian", which I enclose for your inspection.
(not for B Capt.)
(Signed)
M. Arthur
Commander.
(True Copy)
Colonial Secretary
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