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expended next year may be divided between Ordinary expenditure and Public works, in the following proportions :

Ordinary Expenditure $410,301.00 = £85,479.7.6

Public Works

210,090.00 = £43,768.15.0. $620,391.00 = £129,248.2.6.

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The Ordinary Expenditure is in excess of the sum voted last year, and is attributable chiefly to the Convict establishment at Stonecutter's Island; the remainder will be found under the Heads of Colonial Secretary, Post Office, Surveyor General, Educational, Medical, Police and Gaols.

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As the financial condition of the Colony has continued to show itself sound, I trust your Grace will recommend the Ordinance now transmitted for Her Most Gracious Majesty's allowance and confirmation.

I have the honor to be,

My Lord Duke,

Your Grace's,

Most obedient Servant,

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