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Counterbalance this objection, which 
becomes very trifling, when put in com¬ 
petition with the very existence of this 
most valuable Settlement. The largest 
Force which has yet been allotted for its 
Defence is the present one; and this is 
hardly equal to perform the common 
Duties of the Island. 
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MARINE. 
A small Marine Force to be considered 
as part of the Establishment of the 
Island, would be extremely useful; a Ship 
of about 250 Tons measurement well 
manned and armed with Carronades is 
much wanted. The Expence attending 
this vessel would be considerably dimi¬ 
nished, by her being employed to bring 
down the Animal supply of Military Stores, 
Rice, &e. required for the Island from 
Bengal. A few Prows, each armed with 
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