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ascertain if he is in reality free and under no contract of service. I believe that the trade in merchandise will be stimulated by the regular running of direct steamers to which this will give rise.
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I regret that an ambiguous use of the code word "Casbah" in my telegram of the 4th August rendered necessary the last 19 words of yours of the 16th and your message of the 17th cancelling them.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
Nathan
Governor, &c.
IND