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independently.
Such independent notion, if taken
effectively, must inevitably, in my opinion, involve
in
the occupation of Bias Bay by a British force for
several days - certainly not lena than a week,
order that the villages may be properly purged of
pirates and brigania, It would be en operation
confucted, not imediately after the piracy, but
several days later, when plans had been laid, end
when the approval of His Majesty's Government for
the execution of much plans had been obtained.
Moreover, the nature of these plans would depend on
the nature of the outrage committed. For these
reorono I not think that it would nerve sny uneful
purpose at the present time to prepare orters with
repeata to a punitive expedition to Bias Bay,
I have the honour te be,
sar,
Your Excellency's obeliant eervant,
(ed) 0. CLEMENTI.
Governor, 80.