proceedings.
I have the (signed) M. S. Haunt
Lieut. commanding.
(Copy)
Letter of Proceedings.
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"H. M. Gun Boat "Drake" Swatow, February 27th 1867
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 13th Instant and to thank you for the expression of your approval of the course I adopted with reference to the stopping of traffic in boats; and in compliance with your order for further information I have to state that the Jonque I took was under no flag, but was chartered from this port by Commodore Oliver J. Jones, R.N., Senior Officer Hongkong.