In Hercules Robinson.
The Duke of Newcastle.
2 Inclosures.
Received.
and forwarding Reports of Piracies N. 1617 10th December hurt,
Acknowledging Dispatches &c.
in their Jewels.
Copy/
Sir
263
H. M. S. Princess Charlotte,
Hong Kong, 26th January 1864.
I have the honor to forward for
your information
10 Extract from a letter recently received from the British Consul at Amoy
I have to add in conclusion
that the increasing fearlessness of the pirates in this neighbourhood in not caring to avoid foreign Merchant Vessels as they formerly
did (together with other circumstances) His Excellency
The Governor
&c.
&c.
&c.
Hongkong.