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the outlay, it was therefore thought that it would be both convocant with reason and
highly advantageon of the balance in the hands of the Vospital referred to above was used towards defraying the cost of repairing
you, gentlenen, belong to the ranks of the Gentry, it was naturally supposed that you
the cubankments, As
would be
sure to desire to help and relieve the
distressed, and accordingly Communication was addressed to
official
you?
speaking of you in
terius
the highest prcise, and ordering you to at once co forward the balance of the feceeds to Cauton to be
there exprided along with the
in hand. But you
to send the
money already
free not only delayed have
money As commanded, but have not yet petitioned a single
in
reply.
Destitute indeed murst
word
you
все
of all charitable feelings areed censity for the public welfare whore nature it is to this treat, with levity and intlifference, a matter
of this kind. The main embankment will soon
be completed, and
anorey
to defray the various
This expenses is most urgently needed. . despatch of orders in therefore addreverd to
you, again serging you (to forward the
). On money!
arrival of these.
orders, yon
obey them
them by
uuest immediately obey
forwarding the whole of
at once
the whole of the balance of the
Hospital frend, amounting in all 10 30 or 40 thousand dollars, to the Board, no Contribuction towards defraying the most pressing payments. Do not try to shirk the matter by making excuses and let there not be the least neglect or delay lest euch conduct involve you in trouble (bit: be awkward
· for you). An urgent
of
Seal of the
instructions.
and special despatch.
Kwonghu, 12th your, 1. noon, 23. day.
( 26th February, 1836)
Provincial Treasurer.
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