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"should personally ascertain the actual quantity of provisions and water on board". I meant to imply unless he personally weighed and measured every package on board he could not vouch for the quantity and I suggested that the Imperial Legislature had established penalties with a view to ensure the proper issue of the provisions thereby throwing the onus of their receipt on board on the Master.
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The Master.
I do not apportion that the Immigration Officer is in any way responsible for the quantity shipped but I submit that he may be partially responsible.
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(signed) A. G. Thomsett,
Marlor Master Vo
Gardina Mustia 12th May, 1869.
Colonial Secretary
Hong Kong, May 15th, 1869.
If the undersigned Master of the "Parque Dayspring" certify, that after diligent enquiry I have been unable to find a European Surgeon willing, for a reasonable remuneration, to proceed in charge of the Passengers on board this ship on her present voyage to Australia.
(Signed) Geo: Middleton,
Master.
(Time Copy)
(Signed) A. G. Thomsett,
Immigration Officer.
(Time Copy)
Colonial Secretary.