to me that, although the
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It seems to
Steamer does not now
"{
go
to sea from any
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As above
port in the United Kingdom" it must
have been the object of
the
framers of
the
act to ensure that all British Ships with
Imperial Registers
ters be
properly
and
efficiently Commanded.
I
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do not mean to
say that in
this instance the Steamer is not so Commanded,
but I certainly think that the general object
of
the act is evaded.
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question
Not considering this a legal
I have not consulted the
Attorney General, for I submit that the opinion of the Board of Trade is the
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readiest and most Satisfactory decision
that can be received.
I have to apologize for troubling
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Your Grace
on an
matter, but one
apparently trifling
which it will be
Convenient to set at rest
very
I have the honor to be.
My Lord Duke Your Graces
Most Obedient Servant,