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disirable for placing suno position (having due regard to the probable number of men ansible for then preservation in Efficient Condition, and to their being Situated where they would not be hable to surprise and capture hyan Enemy) you are fully to Report to me your News on this Subject hearing in mind the primary importance of the Safety of the haval Yard and taking wito Consideration that whilst Inore Extensive works may desirable in the future the immediate recessity is the best Application of such resources
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In performing this Service You are to take to your assistance Jennery Leen't. Charles Landsan
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