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But I would again respectfully submit that this vessel should have been seized, and that no responsibility would have been incurred by the Naval Officer in seizing her, as her want of proper Papers would have deprived her of all standing in a Court of Law.
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As it is, a vessel has managed to divest herself of all nationality, a position easily, and it is to be feared frequently attained, and she may engage in an illegal Trade to the profit of her owner but against the common interests of humanity and the Community of Nations.
By reference to my Despatch above quoted it will be seen that the "General Blane" would have effected her object without becoming liable to the Law at her port of arrival, for the proposed landing her passengers was at a distance from Melbourne;
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I have the honor to be,
With the highest respect,
Sir
Your most obedient
Humble Servant,
The Board
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