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I do not venture an opinion as to whether the sloop is like a leopard?
To proceed, the question shall be whether Mr. O. takes the same view as the Admiralty.
In reply, quote 2.11 Alert NN 5.
2507 D. Nov. P.
C. O. 1857. RECP 30th October 1857.
I have bid for my Commissioners of the Admiralty your letter No. 17461 of ... forwarding for their consideration a copy of despatches from the town of ...
... on the subject of a local war, which it is proposed to join against the Colony, as an auxiliary to Her Majesty's Navy, by means of steam tug or boats.
2. My Lord, I request that you will date the copy Perry that in the event of armament being sent, the Colonial government Steamers will probably prove of service in time of war.
Secretary of State.
Colonial Office.
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