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character.
(Signed) I. S. Austin. 29 March, 1889.
(Copy)
By Mr. Pauncefote.
I think tenders might be invited with a special stipulation that the highest tender would not necessarily be accepted - this would enable the Government to test the value of the Licenses to the holders, and to select the most suitable tender as to character as well as money.
(Signed) I. Pauncefote.
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