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be taken into the rear by An Enemy landing in Cadboro bay, Cormorant bay, or indeed Anywhere along a coast line of some thirteen miles or more Extent, and yet with a march of only 3 to 5 miles to the City. 13_ Inally, I would, with all deference for Entering upon the subject, draw their Lordships Especial attention to the necessity of Exquimalt being defended by dimperial resources and under Naval Control. The Dockyard is Imperial property, and hears the same relative position to our squadron in the Pacific, as Halifax does to the Squadron in the north attentie, but with

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