steps in Aruqsong -
In reply I have to state that by Arbinance I 3 of 1852 us person
can be chipped here except at
Harbour Martins
ffice,
the
and that
even it be posible it is very inestable that in decenter could
present himself for shipment. without recognition and detection.
I have further to add that bobinance M2 of 1852 was specially
framed with a view to suppres
desertion among
the Naval and
Military Forces within this Colony,
" and has since its Anactment two
years and a half ago
to answer
been found effectively the purpose
6
for
which it was
desiqued._
I have the hown to be,
With the highest respect,
Sir,
Your Most Medient
"Stumble
Servant,
Maine