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is fairly chargeable to the Imperial Government.
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These considerations are submitted as pertinent, even assuming the perfect fairness of calling upon the Colony for Military contribution, but, as for them, I should wish, in guarding against being exposed to entertain any opinion on this subject other than that submitted in my Despatch of the 21st May last.
J) final decision on the subject of this despatch, as the Estimates for next year should be sent home from the Colony not later than August next.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord Duke,
Your Grace's,
most obedient Servant,
Sl.
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early intimation I shall hope for of your Grace's
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