have ample funds in their hands.
"Therefore if we "terms for ean get et the same a second deposit of $20,000, "let it be made."
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(Signed) Jalanmay 16 efy Uctober 1877.
The Acting Colonial Treasurer's report in reply to this minute is satisfactory:-
1 Colonial Treasury, 22nd Oct:1877. "The weekly return of the 20th Instant "shows that the balance in the Bank amounts to $56,467.
"The probable receipts into Treasury up to 31 October from all sources.) $40,000
Total. $96,467
"Probable ordinary expenditure to the end of October $8,000
$88,467
9. Payment to Departments on the 22nd Instant * $32,469.
"The expenditure for last week unusually small; therefore unless there is any extraordinary expenditure, $20,000 "can be forthwith placed on deposit "at interest of 5 per cent. I have ascertained that the Manager of the "Oriental Bank is willing to accept a deposit upon the same terms as last time, $24,000
"Total - $80,467.
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(Signed) C. May. Acting Colonial Treasurer.
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