be passed under the authority of the 547th Section of the Imperial Act declaring that notwithstanding anything in
the Imperial Act, the vessels in question if possessing a Colonial register and whilst being navigated within the proposed
limits should be entitled to use
the British Flag.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
James Borthwick
No Mention of
Conference held. The suggestion contained in the last paragraph of your letter should be brought to
the notice of
the Secretary of State.
Under the
18th Inst.
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