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men were landed special and exceptional measures were necessary, but I am doubtful whether it is advisable to introduce such a precedent in ordinary circumstances, and which may be cited by other nationalities and at other ports, and I shall therefore be glad of an expression of Your Lordship's views.
I have, etc.,
(Signed) F. D. LUGARD,
Governor, &c.
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
THE EARL OF CREWE,
&c.,
&c.,
&c.