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blacks however represented
that the oars and sails were
arranged along the sides
of the boat and not lying
in disorder, which leads to
the conclusion that the
boat did not drift ashore
without a crew -

It is useless however
for me to hazard a con=
-jecture as to what boat this
may be or as to what accident
forced her on such an
unhospitable shore, which
would only have been
sought by persons in the
greatest distress - but I will
observe, from my knowledge
of the blacks, that I believe
their statement in this
instance to be correct, and
will [?] venture to suggest
that some immediate
steps be taken by the Government
to solve the mystery which
hangs over the boat and
her crew

Mr Watson has
expressed to me his