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of the Ordinance was the first thing proposed, and that it was only because such a law could not be made to operate retrospect- -ively that the system of advances to pay off existing debts was
advocated.
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I would like with your permission to give the scheme backed by the proposed legislation a trial in this Colony.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Governor,&c..
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