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for a moment at Fung Head. A report of the circumstances together with the proceedings of a Court, which I ordered to enquire into them are being forwarded separately. 7. The cost of the coal expended by the "Whiting" and "Fame" on this service will be recovered from the Colonial Government. As the torpedo boats were running in any case for routine instruction, I do not propose to make any claim for the coal expended by them.
I have, &c.,
(signed) F.Powell.
Commodore.