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The Major General entirely differs from the opinion of the Governor that the former proposals with regard to this Magazine are sufficient, for its security.
nor does he admit that a decision arrived at nearly eight years ago, since unacted on, and on, can be regarded as of any force under the altered circumstances of the present time, ever -if- then considered unobjectionable.
"The Major General Commanding begs to decline acceding to the demand of the Governor for copy of the Telegram referred to.
I have &c.
(signed) A. Bassano, Colonel Assistant Military Secretary.