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Government is prepared to
prepared to undertake the defence of Sydney on this elaborate seale. It is undoubtedly
a
most-
important port for its coal supply- Not only for Merchant-Steamers but-
also for Her Majesty's Ships
on the North American Sitation. It is within easy reach of Halifax and 1200 miles from Atawa and Itherefore respectfully suggest that its temporary defence upon
safe secale should be undertaken by H. On's Ships - supplemented if werscary by a detachment of Royal Artillery from Halifax to mount and man whatever Armament may be deemed necessary in addition to a Sem. in boat or small Iron Clad Ship.
Charlotte town - Prince Edward Island- This Island is exposed to attack from many points of easy access all round
equally defenceless There are about 160 Garrison Artillernen 80 of whom are at-Charlottetown - and
its coasts, and it is
about