the 13th Instant, and proceeded above town Island where I attacked
and destroyed two piratical junks
on
the 15th Instant I had the
misfortune to burst the starboard
and midship boiler
owing
to
their being in a very worn
Condition.
On the 20th Instant I
succeeded in returning to Amoy which place I find in a state of tranquillity.
and I have to request
you will be pleased to inform me whether I am to return to Hong Kong in order that the
requisite repairs
to the boilers, may
be made good, His Stoughton Engineer in charge of "Haughty," reporting the same to be
I have, &c.,
(Signed) In C. Wells
Lieut. in Command.
Captain M. S. Nolloth, R. N.
H. M. S. Princess Charlotte.