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The notes were wet but not materially damaged. Several law-papers (leases, &c.) belonging to Mr ⟨Rollo⟩ were found in a good state of preservation, and ⟨the⟩ crockery-ware in the steward’s cabin was in ⟨general⟩ found uninjured. Sunday being a beautiful day ⟨the⟩ wreck was visited by a great number of people from Greenock and the neighbourhood. In the evening gentleman counted 1130 passing his house from Greenock to Gourock within an hour, and the number who visited the spot where the Comet was drawn from the water is estimated to be little ⟨short⟩ of 10,000. The vessel itself is a perfect wreck; and it is now impossible to say how much of it was directly damaged by the collision. It may be mentioned, that the job was contracted for, and of course given to the lowest bidder, which Mr Brown happened to be. We are told the Clyde Shipping Company offered to undertake it at their own risk, receiving £400 if they succeeded; Mr Brown understand was to receive £80 if the attempt to raise the vessel failed, and £300 if successful. He managed it we are told with great ability, but (illegible text) not gain much, the expenses being very considerable. The boat is now on the beech, and nearly dry at ⟨low⟩ water; and workman are employed taking out the engine. On Friday last, precisely nine months had elapsed from the date of the accident.
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