junks on the spot was tried. But whatever the decision may form of obstruction to be ultimately adopted, I deem it my duty to point out that bearing in mind many public works that are already commenced, and which will require to be proceeded with next year, I do not consider that the Colony could embark in the immediate future upon a work of such magnitude as the construction of a permanent breakwater.
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I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, I. Leming