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The dangers to health through an inadequate or inferior supply
of water need hardly be touched upon; they are especially
serious in a City into which epidemic diseases may so easily
find an entrance.
4.
I regret that the estimated excess expendi-
ture was not mentioned in Sir Henry Blake's Despatch referred
to above.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
Amaz
Officer
Administering the Government.