Logo of various descriptions of Timber, almost similar in dimensions to those designated in the extract which accompanied your Excellency's letter, were lately obtained.
I avail myself of this opportunity to express to your Excellency how pleasing it will be to this Government to render on all occasions its good offices to Her Britannic Majesty's Government and Her Possessions.
God preserve your Excellency, Manila 13th July, 1859.
(Signed) Fernando de Norzagaray.
(True Translation) Madara
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List of Timber of this Archipelago, known as good for Shipbuilding, with uses, and prices at which the last Supply by contract was obtained in the Market of Manila.
Dongon. For keel and over keel, one piece of 28 feet long and 14 in. Square was purchased in the Market of Manila the 17th June for $11.90 per piece, or say $2.50 per cubit cube.
Molave. For ribs, knees and other curved work, a piece of 7 in. to 20 in. square and 8 feet in length was purchased in the Market of Manila on the 17th November 1887 from $2.25 to $4.16 per piece or say $7. per cubit cube.
Banaba. For outside planking of bottoms of ships - a piece of 28 ft long and 14in. square was purchased by contract for this arsenal on the 14th March 1846 for $18.44 per piece or say $1.88 per cubit cube.
Meangachahny. For outside planking of bottoms of Ships, Deck and sides, a piece of 28 ft. long and 14in. Square was purchased by Contract for this Arsenal on the 14th June 1845 for $11.90 per piece or say $2.50 per cubit cube.
Batic or Batitinan. For outside planking of bottoms of Ships, Mouldings, Decks and Sides - a piece of 28 ft long and 14in. Square was purchased in the Market of Manila on the 10th June 1856 for $14.28 per piece or say $3. per cubit cube.
Palo Maria. For Spars, ribs, harpings, and other curved work, a piece of 28 ft long and 14 in: square was purchased in the Market of Manila on the 4th July 1850 for $27.98 per piece or say $5.86 per cubit cube.
Yacal. For keel and over Keel; a piece of 28 ft long and 14 in. Square was purchased by contract with this Arsenal on the 11th February 1850 for $9.24 per piece or say $1.944 per cubit cube.
Guije For interior beittings, Beams, Clamps, Streaker, and other interior works. a piece of 28 feet long and 14in. Square was purchased in the Market of Manila on the 17th June of the present year for $11.90 per piece, or say $2.50 per cubit cube.
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