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Shmuel Leib Melamud

This note was sent to students in 1968 by the wardens and fellows of Wadham college, Oxford.

Dear Gentlemen We note your threat to take what you call 'direct action' unless your demands are immediately met. We feel it is only sporting to remind you that our governing body includes three experts in chemical warfare, two ex-commandos skilled with dynamite and torturing prisoners, four qualified marksmen in both small arms and rifles, two ex-artillerymen, one holder of the Victoria Cross, four karate experts and a chaplain. The governing body has authorised me to tell you that we look forward with confidence to what you call a 'confrontation, and I may say, with anticipation.
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