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work to be performed in the erection of the Post Office at Shanghae which was prepared by Robert H. Boyce, Eesq., the Surveyor. and Architect of the Board of Works, who has the
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creation and charge of the Legation and Consular buildings throughout China and Japan, under whose supervision the erection of the New Post Office at Shanghae has with Heis Excellency's sauction, been placed. The Tender of Chen Lee Sting for the performance of the work for
$14,000 was accepted, and a further tender of $564 for the
supply of Ningpo stone as per Specification inclosed was also accepted; these two sums and an additional #486;66
- cents for Stoves, Caves gutters, - and gas pipes and fillings.
brought the cost of the building up to $15,050: 66 cents, upon which the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council, considered it expedient to vote $16,000, so as to cover the Commission payable to Inve Boyce, and to provide for any small' unforseen outlay.
I have further to report that during my recent officis !
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