H. M. S. "Robin", Kumchuk,
28th September 1900.
110
Sir,
I have the honour to request that in the event
of my being stoned at any place, and a repetition of the
stoning baking place I may be allowed to use force to
stop the British Mlar being insulted in this manner. If
the authorities at any place can not or will not stop
these insults it is high time that we did. The "Robin"
& "Sandpiper" are the laughing stock of the Chinese at
present, as they can be stoned with impunity.
I have, etc.
(Sd) Godfrey G. Rebster,
Lieut. & Commander
modore
Francis Powell C.B.
BONG KONG