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3. That it requires for its use from a country now hostile to Great Britain the books 
whose titles are shown on the attached list marked A, comprising in all titles, and the 
number of copies stated respectively. 
4. That he believes there is no one of the said books which may not truly be described as 
"philosophical, scientific, technical, or educational" in character. 
5. That the packet (packets) containing the said books, consigned by the firm of 
at I was gJ^jppg^J g_ g — l^y 
l^were 
by A^tt^^ jtj^^ ^Yiisi^ on or about the day of 191 . . / seized 
(^parcels post; ( were 
by the British authorities, and are now detained. i}^^ [^^ listed as no. (nos.) 
(They (are 
of such seizures. 
6. Wherefore he prays that "lay be released and delivered to the London agent 
of said institution, Messrs or to the American Consul at London, to 
be forwarded to said institution. 
Signed , 
[Endorsement.] The Library of Congress, 
Washington, D. C, 191 . 
I am satisfied that the within application is genuine and that the volumes covered 
[ University 
by it are in fact destined for the use of the \ College named. 
[Public Body. 
Librarian of Congress. 
Form B. To he used where exact contents 
of consignment cannot he given. 
APPLICATION FOR RELEASE OF SHIPMENT DETAINED BY THE 
BRITISH AUTHORITIES 
supposed to comprise certain books of a philosophical, scientific, technical, or educational 
character, specifically destined for universities, colleges or public bodies in the United 
States. 
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To the Honorable 
The Procurator General 
London, England. 
Respectfully represents the undersigned: 
L That he is of the 
f University 
2. That such institution is a | College 
[Public Body 
