to put the buns into the Batteries until the exigency actually arose, and this resolution rendered necessary was by the state of the Garrison which could not afford the requisite Guards, while if no Guns were placed, ordinary watchmen would suffice for protection of the Battery and its fittings.
Since the date of the Council meeting Explain Nolloth has heard from Admiral Kuper (who had not then received my 378 immediately from Bombay and Singapore with two Bun boats. I conclude this despatch with extract from Captain Nolloth's note of 21st instant to my address.
"Japan has left you almost to your own resources (nil), and this should really be an lesson now that we have some time I consider the utterly defenceless state of the Island to invite attack"
I have only to add that the "Scout" will probably be there on the same day (as the 10th Instant) and has received instructions to detain her. The next English mail, the feeling
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