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and subsequently taken over by the Chamber of Commerce to pro- vide a testimonial to the officers and crew in recognition of

the gallantry and devotion they displayed in resisting the

pirates.

Out of this fund Captain Fetherell was presented with

a gold watch (I am informed that he would accept no money),

while a sum of $700 was sent to Mrs. Evans for her immediate

wants, and $300 to the widow of L. J. Silva.

6.

Captain Wetherell is, I regret to state, not so

fortunately placed. He is in rather straitened circumstances,

and as his health has suffered from his recent experiences I

have granted him an indulgence passage to England, 2nd class

P.& 0. Intermediate. He has, I fear, little prospect of obtain

ing employment from Chinese shipowners on the Coast, who are

unable to appreciate western conceptions of duty, and dis-

approve of his action in resisting the attack on the ship

a entrusted to his charge. I enclose copies of report by the

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Harbour Mester on Captain Wetherell's qualifications and record

of service. In the circumstances I should esteem it a favour

if he could obtain assistance in retting employment, and in the

event of one of the appointments referred to by Commander

Beckwith or of a post as Assistant Marine Surveyor being vacant,

I would be glad if his application should obtain your sympathe-

tic consideration.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

H

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Governor,&c.

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