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as the Admiralty Instructions constitute the presence of Stinkpots strong prima facie evidence of intended Piracy.
21. On the whole I see much reason for congratulation and on the decrease of Piracy compared with former times, and as compared with the date of my assumption of this Government, but I also see a necessity for not relaxing reasonable vigilance sufficient to keep down an evil which had been much reduced in its extent and injurious results and the growth of which is
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now chiefly encouraged by the unsuitability of some Regulations framed ostensibly for its suppression.
I have the honor to be, My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant,
Richard Graves MacDonnell
Governor.
I have had the advantage of submitting the above despatch and its Enclosures to Vice Admiral Shadwell, C.B. in