the Colony at the latest complete date, the 3rd March last, the close be. it observed; of the
al year. This June 11 £21,640, bring
financial.
the £23,000 stated by the Audit Board (in the enclosure to Lord Grey's Despatch), less the saving effected during the past year.
As it appears to be intended that
this sum shall be cleared off, and the accounts squared forthwith, I
see no more
practicable.
way of effecting the intention than that
which I have already recommended above.
I have, &c,
(Signed) H. T. Mercer Colonial Treasurer
True Copy.
Main Colonial Secretary
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