In accordance with His Excellency's instructions I have prepared the design with the strictest care as to economy, at the same time with sufficient regard to its character and stability and necessary requirements for a residence in this variable climate.
The House, Servants offices, Guard stables, Gate Lodge and House, Gates to offices, laying out and enclosing the ground I propose shall not exceed the original approximate Estimate prepared by Major Aldrich for the House and offices alone; his Estimate amounts to £14,107.8 $69,153.60cts: which I would devote to the above Services in the following manner,
House. Stone Work, $20,170. Brick Work & Plaster.. $9,100. Carpenter & Joiner's Work $11,500. Plumbing & Bellhanging. $4,000. Painting and glazing $500. Fittings, $7,080. Total for House $52,350. Stables, Kitchen, 4 Servants offices, $6,000. Gate Lodge and Guard houses $2,500. Five side gates and enclosure wall $1,200. Enclosing and laying out grounds. $800. Contingencies 10 per Cent. $6,285. Total $69,135. or £14,403.2s.6d. SterlingI have, &c.
(Signed) Charles St. G. Cleverly,
Surveyor General.
(True Copy)
Manie,
Colonial Secretary.