66
from that in which the Colony stood
when it was first suggested that the
sum of £114,317.18.9. overpaid as
military contribution should be waived
as a means of arriving at an early
settlement of other outstanding ques-
tions,
the S. of S. regrets that he
does not see his way to complying with
the request in para. 6 of the letter
under reference.
3.
I am to add that the S. of S.
has learnt with surprise that the sum
referred to in the preceding paragraph has
actually been surrendered to the Exchequer
wirk
without prior consultation be this Depart-
that it has been finally
ment and brought to account.
I am,
etc.
(Signed) G. GRINDLE