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upon battery point would be an important addition to the defence of Charlottetown_

but I think it should be remembered

that Hillsboro Bay is pretty-

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that point and that- a Steamer could creep in under darkness, imperceived from the battery.

Considering the Volunteer Force in Charlottetown, I would prefer arming a Battery in the position of the present one near Government House Point, with 3_ 64 por. Rifted Guns, the Volunteers Could then practice from that battery which is in a commanding position but-Battery Point is so isolated and at- the opposite side of the bay that Volunteer. I rarely go there _ and Could not permanently occupy it-

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Any attack upon Prince Edward Island must be only with peratical or predatory intent -- and would not be very remunerative except for food supplies

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