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equally important to bear in mind that the
country regarded as a British possession,
is in its infancy, and that it must be some-
time before its inhabitants can become accuS-
tomed to the incidents of a British adminis-
J Whatever laws therefore are ex-
tration.
tended to the new territory must be adminis-
tered with the utmost circumspection,
and
every allowance must be made for local
circumstances and local prejudices.
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I feel satisfied however that you
will realize the importance of a gradual and
cautious policy in the task set before you,
and that I may safely leave the matter in
your hands.
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There are various other questions
to be considered in connection with the new
territory, which will require your careful
consideration, and some of which have doubt-
less already received your attention. I do
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not