of their emoluments, the fees under every D. partment being paid into the Treasury,
no inconsiderable portion of
" the
forming
Colonial Revenue.
and
With reference to the second point, I
have taken the opinion of the Attorney General,
and he informs me that one shilling
in the
sufficient
Pound, or 5 per cent, would be a su
Commission . With regard to lands resurred the Government; they revert at once without- any charges whatever; and I may add that
in the
the few
by
cases of unclaimed intestate estates
which have yet occurred, the assets have been unequal to the debts.
I have the honor to be,
"With the highest respect,
Your Lordship'
Most Obedient
Humble, Servant,
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