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tee has left no stone unturn-resent the various situations} as they have arisen, and to offer suggestions on their' effect on. the status and rights of British subjects we have not been as fully informed as we should like as to the value been placed upon, and the attention that has been given to our les and suggestions. We have, however, at least the consolation of knowing that we have been persistent ja.our endeavours to enlighten /-M. Government on the mercantile community's point of view, and to educate the public at: home as to
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