CO129-170 - Sir Kennedy - 1875 [1-3] -- Acting Governor Austin - 1875 [3-6] — Page 481

I thought t it convenient to adopt immediately measures to give relief to the Passengers who were on board the vessel, and

protect and place out of range of the Pirates the

cargo and other objects of value which 2 ewas told

board.

were on

رہو

For this purpose I despatched the gunboat Tejo under command of the First Lieutenant Fernando da Costa leabral. RN., which vessel on account of the low tide was only able to leave Port a little before. -midnight of yesterday-

I directed the Commander to employ all - means at his disposal to protect

473

the vessel, Crew, and Passengers, and

I am confident that by his real his commission will be carried out.

As your

Your Excellency must Know by the Poyang which left ____ yesterday for Hong Hong, proceeded the mate some of the Crew and 6 of the Passengers who came here Boat from the "Gwalior and who brought the news of what had occurred to the vessel.

in a Boat

Up to this time nothing more is known, but I am confident. that during tonight the gunboat Tejo must arrive at the Island of Hainam at the place where

M

the Gwalior anchored when time