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State

and

I

for War, to decide how far that right shall be retained or abandoned,

respectfully submit that the actual assertion of that right

is under the circumstances the only chance afforded of obtaining for it, fair consideration.

15.

pretext for annoyance or

to

any Military

ar

inconvenience

Imperial interests.

16. I must now 'add that although

this

discussion

has

come

very

unexpectedly

adopted

am

J

on me, who merely

arrangement much needed,

thought by the Public, and

suggested by the Surveyor General,

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I cannot but feel that such

I have therefore directed a

reply to be sent to the major

intention to

General stating my leave the final adjustment of

The question to the superior

Authorities at home, and meantime

have intimated that the General

Public will not be admitted to

the wharf - Moreover I shall

otherwise be careful to leave no

www.

might either have been

discussion

altogether

avoided, or at once have been terminated without reference to

Your pardship, had the Military

in the spirit of

Authorities

acting

the Colonial.

Regulation 195-Cap VI. to this Government timely

given

notice of the nature and extent