N379
15th October, 1867.
Governor
For Richard Graves MacDonnell.
His Grace,
The Duke of Buckingham
Severe Typhoon of 16th September.
Great damage done to Public works and...
May I suggest to you that a large part of the outlay for the repairs might with fairness be charged to the Military contribution.
A large part of it would come back to the final Exchequer by way of the cause of Military contribution. If this course is taken, the amount must be set off against...
Estimated cost of repairs: $113,000.-
Report of Surveyor General enclosed.
Revenue is already overstrained and unless there are heavy and frequent contributions towards repairs, I fear...
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state of the outlay for the repairs.
I buildings may not be...
Legations...
Late Jephson...
Fuel is already a heavy charge on Revenue and all extra expenses I contribute towards keeping...
1 Jam of house will...
Al...
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to prevent a like state...
the Military authorities...
quarantine the Loss...
Layment by the cause of Military contribution...
Condosure...
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hnless there heavy and frequent contributions...
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