cruiser's men landed on the beach and took away the boat with her contents.
I attach papers to show the quantity of Opium which was in the boat 77¼ balls according to her Kum-tei's statement.
The launch is out on duty to-day & goes on duty to-morrow. I will go to Cape d'Aguilar and obtain the depositions of the Europeans stationed there.
In the meanwhile I attach copy of the Telegram received this morning from Mr Baird in Charge at Cape d'Aguilar.
I forward this preliminary report that no delay may take place in whatever action His Excellency may deem it expedient to adopt.
I have, &c.
(signed) H. J. Thomson Harbor Master.
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