of the letter that we should lose
)
of superiority.
had we no other
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Singapore as well; whilst the great squadrons in the Pacific Ocean - and well supplied ports of India would be insufficient. But between the American heaves to the scene of the Western Coast
note Vf-
are much
hate
operations than any important sentiment and the Eastern Coast
Russian since half Asia and Australia the main Squadron is greatly superior to those of France and Russia
French or
supply.
The British naval force in C: aggregate floaters is at this moment decidedly superior to the combined French and Russian force. It may be admitted that, owing to the greater Squadron in a war,
ever
calls up the margin
to fit out. If three ships of these two countries concentrate in Chinese waters
it is not supposed that we receive ... to meet & follow them up.
Luna has indeed made ...