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expression of their opinion that they do not clearly see the object for which sucks aw obstacle is required, and further that the difficulty of thus creating a real obstacle would be very great as it would be almost impossible. to ensure the junks settling down in the pyramidal piles required. and, supposing this were success- fully accomplished, there would still be large openings

between

the piles which hostile boat's would not hesitate to attempt to pass.

From experimento alreadyy it is considered that junks,

made

toow

break

even if successfully piled, would very

up and they with their stone would disappear in the mud

I have the honor to be

Sir

Your Excellency's obedient servant (St) G. Digby Barker

Major General

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