as the Passengers Dusterd that were Chinese Emigrants.
one of the two Junk's employed was used exclusively for their Conveyance to the Colony, the only Amount which can properly be charged to the vote for the relief of distressed Seamen being half the Junk $500 expended by the Government for the Relief of the Crew and Passengers from the wreck.
I will therefore request you to receive from the Board of Trade #500 on account which you will place to the credit of the Colonial Treasurer and I am to request you to place yourself in Communication with Mr. E. Kitto Esq., Government House with regard to the $500.
Some doubtfully,
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