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Streetsis a plan for effectually draining them, which from their elevation above the Harbour will be easily effected and
are to turn
your important point
you attention to this
as soon as possible
and
to submit a rough Estimate which will be sanctioned, in order that the work may
Commence
the
without delay. Government will be glad to receive your opinion as to the best material for forming the Streets as experience has shown that the soil alone of this Island though it makes excellent roads for dry weather is not adapted to resisting heavy rains. This will however be much remedied by the drains in the
of
the Streets which His Excellency the Governor thinks should be formed of the most lasting materials and covered with large flags with strong iron gratings
centre
very
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at
at short intervals to allow the water
to escape.
All Householders will be required:
Course
to form a drain of similar durable materials but of
of smaller dimensions, from their premises into the main drains, and no
open sewers or drains will be admitted on any
plea or pretence.
You are requested to lay this letter before your Colleagues in the Land
Committee.
your
As the plan you sent with letter has been forwarded to England you will be so good
good as to furnish another
copy for the use of Government.
I have de
(Signed) Richard Woomam.
Lieut