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It was further suggested to the Committee that
a rough trace of the road with no steeper gradient than 1 in
20 should be opened in the first instance to prove if the proposed road is practicable.
This suggestion has been adopted by the Com- mittee and steps have been taken to give effect to it.
The results of the experiment will be reported to you in due course.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
Humble Servant,
by Gascoique
Major-General,
Administering the Government.