"Even the distribution of rations leaves much to be desired; the fatigue party, well-intentioned and sympathetic though it be, often finds itself short of provisions."

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"Even the distribution of rations leaves much to be desired; the fatigue party, well-intentioned and sympathetic though it be, often finds itself short of provisions."

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Howard Staunton, English Celebrity

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"If co-operation is a duty, I hold that non-co-operation also under certain conditions is equally a duty."

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