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reply to take thee questions periation,

and to report as follows_viz-

St. John, t. B.

I may at once dispose of the Misunderstanding as to Fort Dufferin by stating it to be identitial with ättegre "Point" its new designation having been accorded at the request of the people of So John out of respect for Stis, Excellency the Governor General. Fort-Cufferin, lately known as Negro Point Battery,

is a strong work

• pierced for 10 Juns situate at the

Western entrance of the approach to St. John Harbour _ ito site is Commanding - from a considerable elevation. It is open at the gorge, but recently a strong palisade fence has been ordered, to enclose it-

This though

an obstacle to an

Infantry attack would of course be soon demolisheet by cannon-

Ito armament Consists of five Palliser With Converted muzzle loading Rifted June

ZA

Reference:-

PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE

CO 537/183

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