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E.R. Fremantle & Deinhard - Declaration of Blockade (enclosed in G.S. Mackenzie's letter 12 Dec.) Declaring blockade against importation of arms & exportation of slaves.
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PP MS 1/IBEA/1/1A/88
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PP MS 1, Box 63
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29 Nov 1888
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