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to me that, although the

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It seems to

Steamer does not now

"{

go

to sea from any

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As above

port in the United Kingdom" it must

have been the object of

the

framers of

the

act to ensure that all British Ships with

Imperial Registers

ters be

properly

and

efficiently Commanded.

I

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do not mean to

say that in

this instance the Steamer is not so Commanded,

but I certainly think that the general object

of

the act is evaded.

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question

Not considering this a legal

I have not consulted the

Attorney General, for I submit that the opinion of the Board of Trade is the

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readiest and most Satisfactory decision

that can be received.

I have to apologize for troubling

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Your Grace

on an

matter, but one

apparently trifling

which it will be

Convenient to set at rest

very

I have the honor to be.

My Lord Duke Your Graces

Most Obedient Servant,