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was too small. His report then proceeds in language exactly
parallel to that used by Mr. Newland and I enclose for your information extracts therefrom with which I have been furnish-
ed by Mr. Gompertz.
1886.
7.
With regard to this year's estimates the
expenditure to the end of 1900 is given as $35,000 and that
for 1901 as $38,000. The amount of $60,000 appearing in the
column "estimated cost" is, therefore, incorrect, as the sum
of the figures given is $73,000.
8.
It is to be regretted that a more accurate
estimate of the cost of the Survey of the New Territory was
not framed when the work was under contemplation, but it is
obvious that the original estimates were far too low and I
am satisfied that the Survey is being carried on as economical-
ly as is possible under the special circumstances that
have been found to exist in the New Territory.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
Governor, &c.