At every point. Captain Long has sent in a detailed account to the General of the operations and his messenger is waiting for this. I will report more fully later.
I was able to embark our landing party by 9.30 p.m., but I am landing them again at 4 a.m., to assist in an expedition through the surrounding country.
The ship's company have worked admirably, and from 9 p.m. till midnight have been landing provisions, stores, bedding &c., for the H.K.Regt., wading several hundred yards with their loads nearly all the coolies having failed. I will return tomorrow afternoon unless I consider it advisable to remain to protect the troops with my guns.
I have, &c.,
(signed) Roger Keyes.