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IN THE-

IRITED States Gibgdit Godbt of Bppebls

FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT.

IX ADMIRALTY

THOS. P. H. WHITELAW,

Claimant of Schooner '*La Ninfa,"

Claimant and Appellant.

VS.

THE UNITED STATES,

Libellant and Appellee.

A

Brief on behalf of the United States.

CHAS. A. GARTER,

Special United States Attorney

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