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expression of their opinion that they do not clearly see the object for which sucks aw obstacle is required, and further that the difficulty of thus creating a real obstacle would be very great as it would be almost impossible. to ensure the junks settling down in the pyramidal piles required. and, supposing this were success- fully accomplished, there would still be large openings
between
the piles which hostile boat's would not hesitate to attempt to pass.
From experimento alreadyy it is considered that junks,
made
toow
break
even if successfully piled, would very
up and they with their stone would disappear in the mud
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your Excellency's obedient servant (St) G. Digby Barker
Major General
Yor