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G) powder whichs, Eing purposes, is

to which

econd danger ramely, the landing ef force, I conceive

thing to fear, as taking

in the difficulty of nto through the surf mall force armed

rs, and supported by ritzers or 7 Founder

should be able to

ecouent of any

hostile.

icipate their being

pel.

feet

however, suggest for

:s consideration that

of the Military Forces

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Now

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now serving in the Colony would be in the event of an outbreak of war desirable, and that every port or sea. bound town, worth defending, should be garrisoned by at least 50 Sufantry and two shell

of quines Guns, with their complement of

or

acting gunners, if fully trained onen

are not available.

10 . Not having any information at my disposal as to the value

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the

Merchandise and other stores at any of

the Windward or Leeward Stations, I am not prepared to recommend to your Excellency what the places are, which it would be adirsable to defend, but I am of opinion that Acera, as the Head Quarter of the Government,

should have as a minimum, 200

Infantry and four guns,

whilst

Cape Const

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