there is a considerable sum still due on the cost of the Memorial itself) and I would venture to suggest that the expense of erection might be included in "Public Works Extraordinary":
I shall be glad if Your Excellency will advise me whether the suggestion I have made meets with approval, so that I may inform the Committee thereupon.
I have to
(signed) J. J. Keswick, Chairman, Queen's Memorial Committee.
No24.
Sir,
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Enclosure
Praya Reclamation Office,
Roughing 18th May, 1894.
With reference to your letter dated 19th March last; respecting the erection of the Memorial of the Queen on the reclaimed land in front of the City Hall, I have the honour to acquaint that I have received from Mr Chan you tham, the invoice and tracings therein referred to, and I now submit for the consideration of the Jubilee Committee two Tracings, No. 1 showing the proposed foundations of the Memorial and No. 2 the steps and dais of the said Memorial.
I also submit seven tenders for the construction of the foundations, steps and dais for the Memorial and beg to recommend for acceptance, Isang Sins