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the Council on the 23rd ultimo, but by the last Mail I have received the
anneseed Despatch N2 141 of 11 August from which it will be seen that Mr Cardwell has finally decided to give effect to what Sir Hercules Robinson represented wish of the Legislative Council, if it still be the wish of Members that this impost should be levied under an Order in Council.
as the
Dir Hercules Robinsorio belief as to the intention of the bouncil was
orived on the Resolution
passed
assed with
named below
one dissentient voice on the 5th September.
1864, and the Gentlemen
being those who remain of the number
ג
that voted for the Resolutions
to
are requested
say if their desire be that the Military Contribution of £20,000 for the remaining
3
years
be taken out of the annual Estimates and provided for by permanent
Order of The Queen in Council.
(Signed) W. D. Meereer, Ading Governor
Hongting
12th October, 1865
The Heonorable
The Colonial Treasurer, The Auditer General,
Francis Chumley, Coys.,
James Whittall, Esq.
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Malexanday
Acting Colonial Secretar