334
year.
accounts
The Agents have by last rendered ample funds in their hands to the Credit of the Colony.
J
propose, with
your permission,
long
ao a
doubt of the expense of Hongting
place of residence, and a
the above
have an
its Trade
object
as a
special Taxe for
could, I am convinced),
injurious effect upon the Port and
I have the honor to be,
You
Sir
Most Obedient Servant
that the contribution should be this
met from time to time, so
surplus remains to the Colony, and
failing this, it will be well to restrict
the expendiline Improvements.
It is only
I should suggest
on
public works and
as a
last resource that
recourse to special
Jaxation to meet the demand
for
Military contributions, as however lightly
the Colony may
be laxed in the true
sense of the term, there can be no