whether he is capable of defending the financial affairs of the Colony.
1.5. defend in the Town Council
He is known to be a good speaker.
Measures.
& does he know anything about financial matters?
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I do not think highly of him.
not-think
Any amendment intended for discussion.
Of course it would be a good thing for the Colony to retain such good men,
but it would be better for him to be in a position that is more suited to his abilities, beyond what is shown in the Railway affairs, which he is able to handle.
I have seen him in action, and he appears to be quite able to defend his views.
2 of the Accountant rather than the Financier
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Certainly, he is a strong speaker.
Long questions in Committee that he is a good speaker.
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