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36/8330 - 15th October 1836
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Commandants Office Moreton Bay

6th September 1836.
Sir/
I do myself the honor to forward Lieut.
Otter's letter relative to the recovery of Mrs Fraser the
wife of Captn Fraser, Master of the Brig "Stirling Castle"
wrecked on the 21st of May last on a reefe.
I beg to state for His Excellency's information
that Lieut. Otter left this to visit the river, and Pilot stations,
after performing this duty he crossed the Bay and providentially
met with two men survivors from the wreck/ and on gaining
the third / who was at some considerable distance/ he immediately
proceeded for the Settlement, where he arrived late at night, and
reported the circumstance to me. From the information I
received, from Joseph Corallas, a Native of South America
no time was lack in preparing an expedition, and the following
morning had two whale boats ready manned, and gave the
entire charge to Lieut. Otter.
By his letter His Excellency will be gratified to
learn that Mrs Frazer, the second mate, and two sailors
have been rescued from the greatest misery. I have great
pleasure to state that the conduct of the men composing
the party was most praiseworthy; and beg to recommend
them
The Honorable
The Colonial Secretary
Sydney

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