having returned, reports that on being boarded by the Pirates they were placed under hatches and taken to an island—name unknown to
informant—shortly after arriving
there
on
the morning of the 25th a Steamer appeared in sight when the Pirates fled to the shore the Captives taking this opportunity got their vessel under weigh and returned to Hongkong. did not speak the Steamer which
sent
boats
probably one of the Sun boats that left Nicosin Harbor the night
before.
(Signed.) Wm Quin
Captain Superintendent.
Police Department,
3rd August, 1886.
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I have the honor to forward herewith the following Report of a Piracy received this morning from the Constable in
Charge of Stanley Police Station...
I have to
(Signed.) Wm Quin,
Captain Superintendent.
His Excellency
Lt. Col. G. Digby Barker, C.B.,
Stanley Police Station 2 August 1886.
I beg to inform you that yesterday the 1st Instant at 1 a.m. a Piratical
William Quin, Esquire,
Captain Superintendent.