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is a plan for effectually draining them, which from their elevation above the Harbour will be easily effected and

are to turn

your important point

you attention to this

as soon as possible

and

to submit a rough Estimate which will be sanctioned, in order that the work may

Commence

the

without delay. Government will be glad to receive your opinion as to the best material for forming the Streets as experience has shown that the soil alone of this Island though it makes excellent roads for dry weather is not adapted to resisting heavy rains. This will however be much remedied by the drains in the

of

the Streets which His Excellency the Governor thinks should be formed of the most lasting materials and covered with large flags with strong iron gratings

centre

very

No:22

at

at short intervals to allow the water

to escape.

All Householders will be required:

Course

to form a drain of similar durable materials but of

of smaller dimensions, from their premises into the main drains, and no

open sewers or drains will be admitted on any

plea or pretence.

You are requested to lay this letter before your Colleagues in the Land

Committee.

your

As the plan you sent with letter has been forwarded to England you will be so good

good as to furnish another

copy for the use of Government.

I have de

(Signed) Richard Woomam.

Lieut