papers (or parts / loose) to facilitate investigation on the part of the superintendents of Customs and other military and Civil authorities along the Lea board.
On return to the port, after an inspection of the arms, the Cannon and guns will be given back to the Public Stores, to be supplied to the Vessel when it next puts to sea.
Should a merchant bring back Cannon or guns which he has bought in foreign parts, the local authority will buy them from him at their proper value, and so recompense him for their Cost of manufacture.
Should a Vessel lose her armament in a storm, the Captain or owner will make a written declaration to be laid before the local authority, and will not be punished.
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