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might be permanently stationed off the Ib. Morens Mint, he was mistaken therein, as othe dutres emotantly require then presence
elsewhere
and al
Although Admiral King
was anseious I should have
of
a
jumbest
the Mint pending the emotivation
the Banacks there, the present.
Simor Naval offiew has officially
apprijed
mo
of the necessity under
which he finds himself to withdraw it.
12.
my
On the whole, therefore, I must Repeat,
as
conviction that in proceeding rapidly as posible with the Beanseks, I have adopted the plan which ensures the most efficient security at the least cest to the Colorry and Heer Mbajesty's Government, and with least risk and most
Comfort to
Hver Majesty's Troops.
es 37.13 Feby 14!
13.
under the circumstances there was no other
I think I may also safely add that
Su
plan practicable for obtaining a European_
the latter be desirable there
Guard,
and if
sums
therefore
me Norm
A
14.
I enclose
additional
for further discusion.
correspondence
errespondince relative to
defences of the Mint as
suggested
by Sord Heartington - Their probable cost would
be about $ 1,800 to $ 2000- but no
regular
yet
been made of them - They
Estimate has
shall be undertaken as soon as Cireunastances
forward an
Estimate for
24 permit. when I will form as
8582
your approval..
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
You
Michard Heves Mandrell
Governor.
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