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Inclosure & in despatch 172 of 1867.

to Mr. Consul macgregor.

H. Co's. Steamer "Pluto"

Captain Airey of the

To.

Sir,

in 2059, Hongkong 128

RECEIVER

DEC. 17 1347

H. C. S. V. "Pluto",

Canton, 13. July 1857.

I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your Communication covering

documents relative to an accident which occurred to a Salt Sunk on this river on the

evening of the 29. Ultimo, all of which have met with a careful perval;

My opinion on the matter in question is, that the Salt Sunk being

at anchor the blame must attach to the "Corsair "Steamer .

I have Je

(Signed) 6. Burbank .

Love kopy A. Whnston.

S. C. Macgregor, Esquire,

H. B. M's Consul,

Canton .