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[Page 37]

Rabaul,
New Britain,
9th October 1914.

Dear Captain Stevenson;
As promised, I forward herewith for your acceptance a set of Postage Stamps previously in use  here under the German Administration, which I have marked "G.R.I." and surcharged.

Everything is going smoothly here.   The Pirate (Jackson) has gone out in H.M.A.S. "Nusa" to mop up the "Komet";   I hope he will not get scuppered himself.

He has a 12 pr., a 3 pr. and a Machine Gun aboard, and is confident he can sweep the seas.   I hope he can.

Japanese have not reached here yet.

With very kind regards and best wishes.

Yours sincerely,
[William Holmes]

[The Pirate is Lieut. Comdr. J.M. Jackson, R.N. Kings Harbour Master at Rabaul. He did capture the German Naval Yacht, "Komet".   See page 40]

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