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at one time and this is so

arranged

that if

a

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maw is

very ill, a convalescent seaman

is sent to nurse him.

I cannot agree with MPP - Holt that the ordinary cost of Maintenance of scamon, is guater in a steam than in a sailing i hip the scale of rictualling for each being much the same.

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I think the real secret of

Mo - Holt's complaint, is that forevery destitute seaman placed on board his steamers he

frequently loss the presage moncy of either an sivalided. Sailor of the Royale Pavy or soldier, but the remedy for this his with himself, he should interge his passinger

accommodation instead of

placing passengers in the

Forecale.

Mo Holt may rest

Assured

that no undue advaus

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advantage

will be lake of his usechs for

Vessels.

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the comagance of destitate Seamen, but that all favorable opportunities whether by shown or sailing ship will be availed of for forwarding

such

persons. I have the honor to be,

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Your Mat this Thant Suquest the G

Haber Mast, he

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H. G. Thomsett.

Harbor Master 18:

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