Senior Naval Officer, Hongkong, to Sir H. Robinson.
In 8.8106427.
304
H. M. Ship Princess Charlotte,
Sui
Hemgtong. 29th June, 1864,
The Gunboats having returned from Deep Bay, I have the honor to forward the report of the Lieutenant in Command; also translation of a letter from the Chinese Brigadier General who in a war Junk accompanied them, and you will, I regret to say, perceive, not merely that no service whatever has been executed but, that the conduct pursued is in all respects calculated to embolden rather than discourage the notorious, and it may be said self-avowed, pirates of the ...
To His Excellency
The Governor,