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Signal message from Colonel Holmes to Lieut. Col. Watson per H.M.A.S. "Encounter" to advance on Toma and arrest the Governor, Dr. Haber.14/9/14. 1:24 a.m.
You will advance tomorrow morning, Four Companies of Infantry and Machines Guns at 5 a.m. on Toma to clear up situation: If possible arrest the Governor whose name is Haber: He was on Saturday at Baining about fifteen miles to the South of Toma, he may be tomorrow at Toma: Do not go beyond Toma, suggest you return to the coast for the night.Acknowledge receipt.Holmes.
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