were forwarded by the "Thales"
to this Government. Your letter
Covering
a
bill
of lading, notifying
me of the shipment
was
received, and the Steamer's
arrival awaited.
duly
No intination was received
of the Steamer's arrival in Port
until by accident it
accident it was learned Me He
that the "Thales" had arrived
in fort about
Orle
mouth previous,
and had left for the North.
the lix cases were found in the Godowns of Mess." Gibb, Livingston H : who but lamely sexplained, what was without
doubt
Ms C
doubt a
great oversight
178
ou
their part, the retention of Government Stores in their Rodowns for about three weeks without giving
Government.
This
notice to the
unfortunate circumstance however, would never
have
occurred had the customary practice been adopted, and Iame instructed to request grun
to give
directions that in
future when stores are forwarded
to this Government
ove
bill
of lading should be sent to
thi
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