7.
Arpite must be built, and I have no fear, therefore, that, in due time, the Council will aid me in procuring the necessary ... may, however, add on this point that, unless some unforeseen expenditure is called for, the excess of Steven's estimate will be greater than I estimated, which will enable me, without the adoption of other measures, to carry out this very important and necessary work.
Nevertheless, I hesitate to do more than express my opinion that not less than $100,000 will be required for the Hospital. It will be seen that room for 120 patients should be provided, and having regard to other buildings in the Colony, I think that the sum named will be sufficient for the purpose. Still, I would rather not unduly tie the hands of the architect, as it is advisable for him to find the building to be provided with the many improvements modern science has indicated.
9.- The Surveyor General was forwarded with the Pacing course the Report, which I transmit for the information of the architect. Where ...
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