244
which took place,
toe
have been
unable to receive sufficient explanation, and Mr. Moorson declared his inability
to afford
that
100
120
other information than
have fully considered). 26. The history of the matter
follows: On the
seems to be
Wo
was
Excellency
would be absent, were
clearly pointed out. Yet
10
estimates
by the
it
not
marches
appear to have been sent Survey Department, and until 8th February 1871, nine months after.
that Mr. Moorson reported
as to what
was
May 1870, the Governor's Man calling attention to the state of the roof and the necessity of prompt action on the part of the Survey Department forwarded to Mr. Morson with an instruction to prepare the necessary estimates. The urgency of and the desirability of carrying out the work during the next building season (viz., October to April), when this work was required, explains part of this delay by stating that the Lieutenant Governor occupied Government House until the beginning of December. We are not in a position to know that the Lieutenant Governor was aware of the urgency of the work as no written reports were furnished by the Surveyor General.
27. Tenders were called for and sent in on the 19th February, but it