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time the pirates had possession they ran the ship toward the land - at daylight found the ship drifting by the current towards the land - Steam hove in sight at a great distance made signal of distress when she bore down and took us in tow at about 9 o'clock in the morning - being without the means of navigation and being myself disabled requested the Captain to land us back to Hong Kong where we arrived at 7 PM in the vessel had No Cargo on the 27th instant. The Brant at the time - Enquiry was made by the Pirates for the Treasure. Some of them tried to identify Boat and many
(Signed) My Quin, Captain Superintendent
(Five Copy)
Man Acting Colonial Secretary