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further gift promised to the Colony by Sir C. P. Chater, and
of that also promised by Mr. J. J. Bell-Irving, who, as you are
already aware, have obtained the permission of the King and
the Prince of Wales to present to the Colony statues of His
Majesty and of His Royal Highness. The generosity of these
gentlemen, who both requested me not to inform the public of
their proposed gifts until they had left the Colony, has been
highly appreciated.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
M.J. Gascoigne
Major-General,
Administering the Government.
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