But having in view the necessity of a berth and in contact with the crew, the result of this step was an English doctor came on board about midnight, who, after examining the person in question, stated that we were to remain entirely without communication with the shore, and that he would inform the Governor of the colony, in order that the latter might decide as he should think fit relative to the patient going to hospital.
It is now 8 o'clock in the morning, and no one has come onboard either to give an answer or to bring provisions of any kind, or anything else.
"Bez. M. Consul that you will take such steps as you may think fitting, in order that permission may be given to remove the sick man that I have mentioned to the hospital, and that whilst this is being done means may be adopted to provide the vessel with a daily supply of fresh provisions, which are absolutely necessary for the several messes of those on board of her.
It is half past eight, and I have just received the enclosed order, which I beg you to have translated in order that it may be exactly obeyed.
God preserve you.
On board, in the port of Hong Kong.
29th March, 1866.
(Signed) Ricardo G. Alvarez.
H.C. H. Consul at Hong Kong.