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not be protected. Such persons must be men of repute and
property in the Colony and welt vouched for befers they will
be accepted as British subjects. A certificate given, I agree
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with Sir I Satow, that the Consul should be directed to afford
protection to all registered British subjects.
I have the honour to be
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Your most obedient
humble servant
Governer etc....................
Henry. Mahe