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further examination it would be unwise to rely upon them.
Everything is quiet at present. I am sending this by the launch
"Lee On", which will start from here at 5.30 p.m. Commander
Hayes has taken my pencil note written in situ, directly after
I had hoisted the flag, which is now flying to the breeze.
(sgd.) H. STEWART LOCKHART.
16.4.99.
P.S. Mr. Mudie has handed me the attached sketch
Will you kindly instruct the D.P.W. to send out at once the
material and men requested by Mr. Mudie.
(Initialed) J.H.S.L.
16.4.99.