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complications; and I.

I consequently brought it before the Executive Council, pointing out that it should probably be referred to the Secretary of State, for his decision and instructions.

The Council concurred in this view, and advised accordingly.

8. The question may, of course, be raised "If Foreign Ships are exempted from this fee, why should British ships pay it?" The answer would be that the Harbour Master practically performs for British ships the duties performed by the Consul for Foreign ships.

I now beg to lay the whole case before Your Lordship; and to request Your instructions for my guidance. I have no means here of ascertaining with accuracy what may be the law and practice in other Colonies in the matter under consideration.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Most Obedient Humble Servant;

Your Lordship's Most Obedient Servant;

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19 172 13 complications; and I. I consequently brought it before the Executive Council, pointing out that it should probably be referred to the Secretary of State, for his decision and instructions. The Council concurred in this view, and advised accordingly. 8. The question may, of course, be raised "If Foreign Ships are exempted from this fee, why should British ships pay it?" The answer would be that the Harbour Master practically performs for British ships the duties performed by the Consul for Foreign ships. I now beg to lay the whole case before Your Lordship; and to request Your instructions for my guidance. I have no means here of ascertaining with accuracy what may be the law and practice in other Colonies in the matter under consideration. I have the honour to be, My Lord, Most Obedient Humble Servant; Your Lordship's Most Obedient Servant;

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complications; and I.

I consequently-

brought it before the Excentive Council,

-pointing out that it should probably

referred to the Secretary of state, for his decision and instructions.

The Conneil concurred in this view,

and advised accordingly

The question may, of

course, be raised "If "Foreign Ships

are

for Foreign ships.

I now beg to lay

whole case

this

before Your Lordship; and

to request Your instructions for my

quidance . I have no means here

here of

ascertaining

with

accuracy

what

-may

exempted from this fee, why should

British ships pay it?" The answer

would be that the Harbour Master

practically performe for British ships the duties performed by the Consuld

for

be the law and practice in other

Colonies in the matter under

consideration.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Most Obedient Humble Servant;

Your Lordship's Most Obredes

VETARVI

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