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from the Governor, apply for instructions whether he may now enter upon that work.
2. I am desired to state that considering that the construction of a Government House, as soon as it could conveniently be undertaken, was long ago sanctioned by Her Majesty's Government; that a large part of the internal fittings, valued at nearly £2000, have been already purchased and sent out from this country,— that the Public is at present put to the expense of an Annual Rent of £625 to furnish Accommodation in the new Government House, - and finally, that it seems fit to supply a suitable residence for the Governor of this Colony, and for the Chief Superintendent of a Trade which yields many millions Annually to the British Exchequer, Lord Grey thinks that the time has come for the Commencement of this