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finding of the American naval Board entirely exonerating
the "ALEXANDER" and throwing all responsibility for damage
on the "ON TAI*; and as from the facts in my possession
the evidence before that Board does not seem to be
inherently improbable or its finding in any way inequitable
there would not seem to be any good gromis for approaching
the United States Government again in the matter as it
stands at present.
I have the honour to be,
With the highest respect,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
(signed) James Bryce.