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the Colonial Government, it is quite impossible
for me to form an
absolutely correct estimate of the expenditure to date on the Colonial Defence Contribution. I however estimate that
with outstanding liabilities for work done and absolutely necessary work ordered, that the entire sum of £16,000 calculated at the market rates of exchange
has already
been
expended, and I therefore caused the following telegram to be sent on the 30th September to the Inspector General of Fortifications.
"Balance Colonial Defence contribution calculated "Market rate of exchange expended - Pending telegraph reply my letter of 28th August
"Concerning works required to complete.
I have to
(Sd) G. Rigby Barker
Major General
Comdg.
China.
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