away
with them the whole affair lasted but 10 minutes, I was quarter of a mile
from the lighthouse at the time clearing Telegraph wires which were foul when I reached the lighthouse the opium tout was passing
-pussing Launch's envoring Capt and crew flatter left here last night I gave them a note to deliver
to you
afore the
the crew of Mandarin Junk uniform consisting of red
jackets with white facings.
True Copy
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30th October 1875.
signed) H. J. Thomsett.
(True Copies) Blodgette
Acting Colonial Secretary
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Harbor Department
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Hongkong 1st November 1876
In connection with my letter of
the 30th ultimo
regarding the violation
of British Territory
on the 29th ultimo, by Chinese, I have the honor to forward the depositions of Mr. Baird the principal light keeper, and the several Chinese Employees at Cape d'Aguilar.
To
His Honorable
(Desrred) H.G. Thomsett.
Harbor Master.
J. Gardiner Austin -
Colonial Secretary