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 an award be made in favour of any claim not embraced by these principles and rules.

If, in the opinion of the said Board of Commisioners, or of the claimants, any books, records or documents in the posesion or power of the GovermmentGovernment [sic] of the Mexican Republic, shall be deemed necesary to the just decision of any claim, the Commisioners or the claimants, through them