affect the ground on which this charge is made, namely, that it is a moderate contribution made by the Colonists in return for the benefits they enjoy.
As regards the rate, I do admit that the Colonial Revenue is not at present able, without inconvenience, to bear the burden that is put upon it.
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It is within the "put into" Governor and the Legislature to hear the charge of tande in ahal.
† $20,000 a year, on account of Military Expenditure, in common with the "Colony". If you should consider that this amount is adjusted to the requirements of the financial arrangements, I shall take an early opportunity of addressing your Excellency on the subject of the measures which Her Majesty's Government intends to adopt for the purpose of enforcing an Annual Contribution for the Military.
I was to state that the Comptroller-General's charge on account of military contribution was imposed by a permanent order in Council instead of an annual vote.
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