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the Colony,

The Vessel arrived in Harbour on the 11th inst., and as I had some doubt that the Captain would not apply for the man, I had him sent on board the "Harpedon" in charge of the first Boarding officer of this department, but this officer had scarcely left the Vessel when the cook was ordered over the side by the chief officer, who stated he did so by the Master's orders. Immediately issued a Summons requiring the Master's attendance.

at this office to explain his extraordinary conduct, which Summons was duly served on the Captain on board the Vessel; his reply to the Constable was "that he would not attend" and the Vessel, having steamed up, the Anchor was lifted and left the Port before a Warrant could be executed.

There is no excuse whatever for the conduct of the Captain as he came here with Mr MacKintosh of Messrs. Butterfield & Swire who are Agents for the Vessel, to protest against taking the man. I told him he would have to take him. The Captain and Mr MacKintosh became very excited, and the Captain said he would not take the man.

I am &c.,

(signed) R.H. Carr

Act. Harbour Master

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179 the Colony, The Vessel arrived in Harbour on the 11th inst., and as I had some doubt that the Captain would not apply for the man, I had him sent on board the "Harpedon" in charge of the first Boarding officer of this department, but this officer had scarcely left the Vessel when the cook was ordered over the side by the chief officer, who stated he did so by the Master's orders. Immediately issued a Summons requiring the Master's attendance. at this office to explain his extraordinary conduct, which Summons was duly served on the Captain on board the Vessel; his reply to the Constable was "that he would not attend" and the Vessel, having steamed up, the Anchor was lifted and left the Port before a Warrant could be executed. There is no excuse whatever for the conduct of the Captain as he came here with Mr MacKintosh of Messrs. Butterfield & Swire who are Agents for the Vessel, to protest against taking the man. I told him he would have to take him. The Captain and Mr MacKintosh became very excited, and the Captain said he would not take the man. I am &c., (signed) R.H. Carr Act. Harbour Master

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179 the Colony, The Vessel arswedol in Harbour on the 1th inst:, and as I had some doubt that the Captain would not apply for the man, I had bun sent on board the "Harpedon" in charge of the first Boarding officer of this department, but this officer had Scarcely left the Vessel when the cook was Ordered over the side by the chief officer who statect he did so by the Masters orders, Inniiectiately issued a Surumours seguuring the ellasters attendance. at this office to explain his extraordinary conduct __ which Sumoris was duly served on the Captain on board the Vessel, his reply to the Constable was "that be would not attend " and the Vend Inda Office and othe Ricers having steave up, the Anchor was lifted left the Post before a Harrant could be executed There is no excuse whatever for the conduct of the Captain as be came here with Mr ellac Kiitosh of Meper. Butterfield & Severes who are - Agents for the Vessel, to protest agamist taking the man Itold bin be would have to take bein thee Captain and Mr MacKintosh became very excited and the Captain said he would not take the I am ye Man (sigd) RH. Carris Act. Harbour attaster yo

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the Colony,

The Vessel arswedol in Harbour on the 1th inst:, and as I had some doubt that the Captain

would not apply for the man, I had bun sent on board the "Harpedon" in charge of the first Boarding officer of this department, but this officer

had

Scarcely left the Vessel when the cook was Ordered over the side by the chief officer who statect he did so

by the Masters orders, Inniiectiately issued a Surumours

seguuring

the ellasters attendance.

at this office to explain his extraordinary conduct __

which Sumoris was

duly served on the Captain

on board the Vessel, his reply to the Constable

was "that be would not attend " and the Vend

Inda Office

and othe

Ricers

having steave up, the Anchor was lifted left the Post before a Harrant could be executed

There is no excuse whatever for the

conduct of the Captain as be came here with Mr ellac Kiitosh of Meper. Butterfield & Severes who are - Agents for the Vessel, to protest agamist taking the

man

Itold bin be would have to take bein thee Captain and Mr MacKintosh became

very excited

and the Captain said he would not take the

I am ye

Man

(sigd) RH. Carris

Act. Harbour attaster yo

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