brought the total up to the
31st of December 1889.
I find that the
detailed statement referred was
supplied by the Surveyor General
as far back as November
1889
but was mislaid in the Colonial
Secretary's Office and only
found a few days ago.
I regret exceedingly
that this should have been the
case and I have given
strict instructions that
greater care must be observed in future.
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I referred to the
subject of the Epidemic
Hospital Auck, which Mr Brown mentioned as
not being under
the charge of the Public Works Department, in paragraph
6 of my despatch No. 240
of the 15th July. I may
add that the Marine Surveyor
supervising the construction
of the hulk and I will communicate
with the Colonial Surgeon
as to its future charge.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's Most Obedient humble Servant
F. Hening