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A gentleman of the Company called here a few days ago & wanted to know the reason why the Sheppey was undocked in the Exempted area. I think it was under the idea he had heard from H. Z. that this arrangement & their reception had been bitterly criticised. After speaking to W. Haber I informed him that the question was under reference to H.E. the Governor & that nothing could be decided until his reference was received. I was disinclined to do so until the 31st July.
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I do not see that more can now be said. This might as well be sent to the Lakeland at once as per the chart infra. It has escaped attention U 10/10. I will send them when I get the information about JITH 1H 10/10.
Cart Free. I do not see any reason to modify the opinion expressed in my Report of last year that no practical difficulty would arise in applying the thing to Passengers All to Mail Steamers as done in analogous cases in this Colony.
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