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through to the lower story of the large store house, we got the nosile through a window, and played the Fere until the contents of the store were saturated and the fire nearly extinguished. At this time, about 3.30 a.m., the sea increased

- rapidly that I consider it ___

necessary.

to withdraw the engine,

afloat, the depth

which was now a

of water being upwards of 24 feet. It was with great difficulty that

- got the engine through the wreck which floated along the

streets we were assisted in this

work by Mr. McLeod of Messre Gibb, Livingston & C.s_other.

ور

volunteers of this Firm having.

failed in

own

and

attempt to get their

r engine out assisted in. ours while there was working.

- any danger of the fire spreading.

(signed) C.V. Creagh

24th October