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question on The that plan importance of this Imperial I even more than on Colonial grounds, will plead my apology for recurring to it so often. I subjoin a list of my previous despatches subject.
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J. January 8, 1887
19. I have not yet been favoured with any expression of Your Lordship's opinion, nor with any instructions for my guidance on this question, which is causing great anxiety in this Colony, nor with any intimation if the War Office intends to take any definite action respecting it.
I have the honour to be
My Lord,
Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,
5. Bowen