CO129-098 - Sir Robinson - 1864 [4-5] — Page 378

piratically attacked by a Junk Boat containing 20 men who came alongside, boarded, took possession,

put

the

crew under the hatches

and sailed off to a place unknown

to informant, who with the crew

were released on

the

14th instant,

and arrived at Hong Kong evening of the 18th instant. Boat and property valued at $100. Cannot identify any of the pirates or their whereabouts. Pirate Boat armed with Guns and Muskets.

Can identify if seen.

(Signed) W. G. Bridges,

Captain Superintendent.

(/ Copy.)

Sir,

You

371

A. M. G. B. Haughty, Hong Kong, 25th April, 1857.

I have the honor to inform

that

in obedience to

your orders, I proceeded on the 22nd instant in search of the pirates who had lately committed acts of piracy in the Lymoon Pass, near Kong Moon. Searching the different harbors and inlets, to

Misdray and Rocky Harbor, without succeeding in capturing any of

To Captain

M. S. Nolloth, Dr. N.,

A. Mr. S. "Princess Charlotte

them

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