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In this connection, and with reference to the
Governor's remarks in his letter of the 27th August 1911, on
paragraphs 9 and 12 of the letter addressed to him by the
General Officer Commanding on the 25th idem, I am to point
out that the land defence of a naval base is a matter for
which the War Office, and not the Admiralty, is mainly
responsible.
7.
I am to request that the enclosures to this letter
may be returned.
sir,
I am,
Your obedient servant,
Ab Brade