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The serious blow/ would be inflicted
on British Qnterests in this quarter
of
ture
the
of
globe by the destruction or cap
such aux important portion
of the seat of Government
minting
as
theat
Med above, would not only be
It's
fett
on the spot,
but might
lead
to grave difficulties
difficulties in otteer portions
of the East.
It would therefore appear desirable to construct such works
as will protect the whole town and the anchorage in the "Roads", in addition to those required to defend
the New Harbour alone.
For this object, the Battery at Tanjong Katong in conjunction
with that at Mount Palmer or
at the point A Tanjong Paggar
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