much the same steering S. Pedri Banca Light in sight bearing S. Wednesday Nov.3" 1869 began with strong winds from N.E At one P.M. the Pilot took the ship and at 6 Oclock came to anchor in the harbor of Singapore, furled sails, middle and latter part fine weather.

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And these said Appearers, upon their oaths aforesaid, do further declare and say: That during the said voyage they, together with the others of the said ship's company, used their utmost endeavors to preserve the ship and cargo from all manners of loss, damage, or injury. Wherefore the said George A. Smith, Master hath Protested, as by these presents I, the said Consul, at his special instance and request, do publicly and solemnly Protest, against all and every person and persons whom it doth or may concern, and against the winds,and waves, and billows of the sea, and against all and every accident matter and thing, had and met with aforesaid, whereby and by reason whereof, the said ship or cargo already has,or hereafter shall appear to have suffered or sustained damage or injury. And do declare that all Losses, Damages, Costs, Charges, and Expenses that have happened to the said ship or cargo, or to either, are , and ought to be borne by those whom the same by right may appertain by way of average or otherwwise, the same having occured as before mentioned, and not by or through the insufficiency of the said ship, her tackle or apparel, or default or neglect of this appearer, his officers or any of his mariners.

Thus done and protested in the port of Singapore, this Sixteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thouseand eight and sixty nine

In testimony whereof, These appearers have hereunto subscribed their names, and I the said Consul, have granted to the said Master this Public Instrument, under my hand and the seal of this Consulate, to serve and avail him and all others whom it doth or may concern, as need and occasion may require.
Grey Sewell, U.S. Consul

(Signed)
George A. Smith
William D.Sanborn
Maxwell ThomasVbr> George Maury
Charles Gibbs
John P. Smith