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the total annual Expenditure entailed upon the Zoot
Mhe. Naval, Victualler & Storekeepers Department, for the Establishment
The native & value of the Stores under his charge, together with the condition
of the present Naval Stores, Buildings, and a statement of my views on future Expenditure, which may be in contemplation, either for Stores, or public works, or repair.
I should also feel obliged for any suggestions that G.B. may be pleased to offer relative to the present site occupied by the Naval Store Rooms, or any other which to G.B. may appear better suited for that purpose;
And, lastly, with a view to making every possible reduction compatible with the interests of the Crown, and the objects for which the various Departments have been established, I would beg to be favoured with your opinion on the following points.
1st. I consider that the Minden is sufficient for containing the variety of Ship's Gear and dry Stores likely to be required for repairing, fitting, & supplying the Squadron in these seas, inasmuch as Ordinarily no Buildings being wanted for similar purposes on Shore?? that the Naval Victualling Department at Hong Kong is better...
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