SECRET
Sir,
C.O.
8731
10 MAR 00
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Government House.
10/2/00.
80474
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Several 97
With reference to my Despatch No. 43 of the 9th inst., I have the honour to state that it was pointed out in your secret Despatch of the 25th August 1897, that H.M's Government desired that all Local Colonial Forces should be armed with weapons suitable for the same kind of Service ammunition.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
Henry Arthur Blake
GOVERNOR &C.
Right Honourable
Joseph Chamberlain M.P.
Secretary of State for the Colonies.
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