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thence; they are simply rationally inspected and granted pratique forthwith unless any contagious or infectious disease is, or has been, during the passage, on board. It seems a case of sheepish "give way" on our part because of the fact, all the world over. One has got to be most infernally thankful to be allowed to breathe, being a Britisher, and our dear Government acquiesces.
I have the Honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant
Wm. Loone
Secretary
The Right Hon. Alfred Lyttleton M.P.
Secretary of State for the Colonies
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