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The fourth charge of having entailed serious loss the Colony. and discredit of the four..
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In the first place it is not shewn anywhere that the Colony has suffered any loss much le lep any serious loss, by the delays alleged their d ever
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"the Government, by the irritating # and needless delays, wantonly thrown in the way on Contractors receiving prompt payment" is at first sight a very difficult one to deal with- but when closely looked into, especially in connection with the particulars furnished, is in fact the weakest a d-mitting them to fullest extent.
In the second place what possible motive could any one in my position have wantonly to throw needless delays in the way of Contractors getting their accounts settled
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Is it not more reasonable and more respon just to an sible officer holding position like mine, to suppose that if aw interval