towards it. Military
protection it appears likely that it should be funded more with references to the amount of Pursuance available, than any calculation date.
The latter being inappreciable I consider, and the Empire furnishing more than the Colony wants for Colonial purposes.
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From the data already available, I think a surplus amount ranging between £30,000 and £40,000 may be reckoned upon, exclusive of the large balance in hand.
I do not think it would be too much to call for the Colony to contribute £20,000 a year.
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