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is stored with (IG) powner whichs, except for saluting purposes, is

almost useless.

8. From the second danger

to which

I have referred, namely, the landing

of a requisitioning force, I conceive that we have nothing to fear, as taking into consideration the difficulty of getting ships-bou to through the surf

- any time, a small force armed with breach louders, and supported by

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a couple of Howitzers or 7 Pounder rifled shell- - guns,

should be able to

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render a good account of any party that I anticipate their being

called upon to repel.

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9. I would, however, suggest for

Your Excellency's consideration that of the Military Forces

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