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Chief Protectors Office
Melbourne Sept 17, 1841

Sir:
I have the honor in returning
the enclosed papers submitted for
my perusal, to express my perfect
concurrence in the sentiments therein
contained, and the satisfaction I
felt in their perusal.- I know of
no instance in the whole course of
my experience when Physical force
when applied to the Natives, has proved
efficacious; with the Australasian
Aborigines, Physical force is not
required, and I feel persuaded
that

His Honor
C. J. Latrobe Esq
Superintendant
&c &c

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No. 41/1423
18th Sept 1841
Chf Protr.
Retg copy of
1355 of RB & its encle & expg
his submission to the same

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that unless those employed to
further the objects of the Govmt.
on behalf of the Blacks, are capable
of exercising moral influence over
them, their endeavours will be
futile and unavailable.

I have the honor to be
Sir
Your most obedt Servt.
G A Robinson