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the
quantity of Opium which was in
the boat 97½ balls
77½ balls according to
Me Kum-tee's statement.
The launch is out on
duty by
today but tomorrow 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 pre-
liminary report that no
delay
may
take place in whatever
it is expedient to adopt.
I have the honour to be,
Your most obedient Servant,
(Signed) H. G. Thomsett
Harbour Master.
action His Excellency may deem
it