Love roughly, if not showily, in preference to neglecting it, which despite of the fact that this Government rowing a Junk has given rise to jesting.

8.

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The price of the vessel was $1100 and for $2,000 more I shall be able in three weeks to have her fit for duty and am well satisfied that I can at that small cost do the most needful part of the work required of a Cruiser under the Harbor and Coasts Ordinance.

9. Nevertheless, such a vessel is in no way adapted for another class of duties such as may be expected from the proposed Cruiser, whose arrival here will I trust be expedited by her Majesty's Government.

10.

Under all the above circumstances I have the honor to solicit your Lordship's caution to the purchase and equipment of the vessel in question.

I have the honor to be,

Your Lordships,

Most obedient Servant,

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