CO129-012 - Sir John Davis - 1845 [5-7] — Page 419

to hire an additional place of imprisonment. at the heavy pent of 200 dollars per aneutem, it is extremely desirable, that the requisite authority for commencing the proposed buildings be received as rucly as possible. The small amount of $250 at page 13 of the inclised retimate, for converting a part of the present magistracy into à Lebtor's presore, it is found necessary

6 proper accommodation existing for Betters.

to underbake at once, as there is no

The alterations proposed by these

Estimates amount to the total sume

as

$6574 or £14369.17 and the new beibings contemplated, including the purchase of a small amount of private property, specified, are stated at $14,878 or £3099. 11) - In connection with the subject of Clonial Buildings, I have to Your Lordship

to propose

as a meature

to

of Economy

that

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that the House at present hired for my own residence, if approved by a Board of hurvey, be purchased of the proprietor to

serve as a

Court House, for which it is

well adapted,

as soon as a

Government

House shall have been wrected. The

Surveyor General estimates it at about $10,000 or £2,088. The building is situated on a part of the Government Hill, and the No Schnstow, is under Engagement.

owner

to give it up on a fair valuation.

The early purchase of this property will be a measure of Economy, as it tas hired, according to the existing high rates of Rental, at 1800 dollars per

annum,

I have the honor to be,

With the highest respect,

Your Lordships,

Most Obedient,

Humble Irvants

Ndanis