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mew-of-War, whether of British
Ex
or
other nationality, and that when so identified and passed by the Naval
xamining authorities, they should, for their own protec- tion, be piloted through the mine fields and show the secret per- missory signal, that they may
y not be molested by those in
charge of the sub-marine and other defences.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your Excellency's most
obedient servant
(d) G. Digby
Barker
Major General