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to facilitate by every means the Military arrangements for
the defence of the Colony, I feel assured that you will not
permit the interests of the Colony to be subordinated to
such claims as are advanced by the Military Authorities.
This Government is ready to deal liberally in all matters
relating to land required for defence, but I must resist
attempts to bring about inequitable exchanges based on claims
to land to which I am advised the War Department has no title,
holding as I do, that the increase of the Military Contribu-
tion to 20% involves the condition that all lands required
for Military occupation must be paid for at the market value.
If any delay occurs in carrying out Military schemes the
blame will rest with the Military Authorities.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
Stewart Amane
Governor, &c.