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fid Gruit) I would suggest that the Reports of the Surveyor and the Commissioners for the Lunatic Asylum should be submitted to the opinion of the most competent Professional Authority in this Country.
7. On the Second question, or the provision of ways and means, I am of opinion that under existing circumstances the outlay cannot possibly be met from the Current Revenue of the Colony, and even if it were possible, it would be inequitable and inexpedient to do so.
8. The Commissioners, it will be observed, suggest a loan from the "Special (or gambling) fund": a course which I should not have had the hardihood to propose unsupported by such practical Authority.
9. This loan (as suggested) or one obtained in the open market, are the only alternatives I can commend to meet the general disaster caused by the Typhoon.
10. Though I do not agree with the Commissioners in all detail, I think their suggestions are expedient