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Some I was interested in promoting the success of that was by means an establishment to have furnished for defraying many public expenses, and I doubt whether such advice would longer be consistent with my duty as an Imperial servant.
at least averting necessity for fresh taxation. My first duty however is to the Colony and, whatever be the disappointment to myself or others, I cannot but look with alarm on any proposal to maintain the Mint at the sole cost of this Government.
32. I will add now that, although in my Despatch No. 172 of the 15th December last I expressed a hope that Her Majesty's Government might be induced
I have the honor to be, Your Lordship's, Most Obedient Servant.
Ruhand Robinson (should be Robert) Graveston (should be Gravesend or more likely Robinson was incorrect and it is actually William Robinson or more likely the correct name is William Robinson as there was a Hong Kong Governor by that name) Donnell (more likely the correct surname is Robinson)
Governor.
P.S. I enclose this morning's circular of Sharp & Co., giving quotations of the price of silver from which Your Lordship will perceive that Bar Silver is at 1% premium. Without the
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Some I was interested in promoting the success of that was by means an establishment to have furnished for defraying many public expenses, and I doubt whether such advice would longer be consistent with my duty as an Imperial servant.
at least averting necessity for fresh taxation. My first duty however is to the Colony and, whatever be the disappointment to myself or others, I cannot but look with alarm on any proposal to maintain the Mint at the sole cost of this Government.
32. I will add now that, although in my Despatch No. 172 of the 15th December last I expressed a hope that Her Majesty's Government might be induced
I have the honor to be, Your Lordship's, Most Obedient Servant.
Robert Robinson
Governor.
P.S. I enclose this morning's circular of Sharp & Co., giving quotations of the price of silver from which Your Lordship will perceive that Bar Silver is at 1% premium. Without the
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Some I was interested in promoting the success of that was by means an establishment to have furnished for defraying many public expenses, and I doubt whether such advice would longer be consistent with my duty as an Imperial servant.
at least averting necessity for fresh taxation. My first duty however is to the Colony and, whatever be the disappointment to myself or others, I cannot but look with alarm on any proposal to maintain the Mint at the sole cost of this Government.
32. I will add now that, although in my Despatch No. 172 of the 15th December last I expressed a hope that Her Majesty's Government might be induced
I have the honor to be, Your Lordship's, Most Obedient Servant.
Robert Robinson
Governor.
P.S. I enclose this morning's circular of Sharp & Co., giving quotations of the price of silver from which Your Lordship will perceive that Bar Silver is at 1% premium. Without the