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3.
view that the organization of such exhibitions should be
left to the mercantile community, with the good will
and assistance of the Government, and that any grant
from public funds should be small; preferably taking
the form of a guarantee up to a limited sum to be paid
should the final accounts disclose a deficit. I shall,
I am, as at present advised, inclined to the
however, take the opportunity of consulting His Majesty's
Trade Commissioner on the whole question when the
verdict of the exhibitors has been obtained.
4.
Reports on similar events which may take
place in the future will be sent to you.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Love
Governor, &c.