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be all the public require at present. In this road, I have much cause to regret that the wooden bridges thereon, four in number, were also added to and repaired under directions of the flank of Works acting for me during my absence. He frequently alluded to the necessity of dispensing with all wooden bridges, wherever it was practicable, of which I was aware that such a construction should not have been advised. The road was partly formed by subscription of the inhabitants of the city, and it being much wanted by them for their summer drive, was the cause of the erection of wooden bridges instead of stone, which would have occupied a longer period, and thus the road could not have been opened so soon, or the public derive so much benefit as they did, during the season.

There is another road I have frequently alluded to, which would be of great advantage, and a great boon to the public, if constructed - viz:- that from the Albany Godowns to the Hougueichung Valley, to avoid the Gaps. This with the roads already constructed, would make drives during the summer here most agreeable and healthful during the excessive heat of the season.

Other works of importance referred to in my last Report, I presume it is unnecessary for me to recommend again, as the same cause which deferred their construction then, exists at the present time.

I have, &c.

(Signed) Chas: St. Geo: Cleverly, Surveyor General.

From Colonial Secretary's Office

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20 216/ be all the public require at present. In this road, I have much cause to regret that the wooden bridges thereon, four in number, were also added to and repaired under directions of the flank of Works acting for me during my absence. He frequently alluded to the necessity of dispensing with all wooden bridges, wherever it was practicable, of which I was aware that such a construction should not have been advised. The road was partly formed by subscription of the inhabitants of the city, and it being much wanted by them for their summer drive, was the cause of the erection of wooden bridges instead of stone, which would have occupied a longer period, and thus the road could not have been opened so soon, or the public derive so much benefit as they did, during the season. There is another road I have frequently alluded to, which would be of great advantage, and a great boon to the public, if constructed - viz:- that from the Albany Godowns to the Hougueichung Valley, to avoid the Gaps. This with the roads already constructed, would make drives during the summer here most agreeable and healthful during the excessive heat of the season. Other works of importance referred to in my last Report, I presume it is unnecessary for me to recommend again, as the same cause which deferred their construction then, exists at the present time. I have, &c. (Signed) Chas: St. Geo: Cleverly, Surveyor General. From Colonial Secretary's Office
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16. 20 216/ be all the public require at present. In this road, I have much cause to widening regret that the wooden bridges thereon, four in number, were also added to and____ repaired under directions of the flank of Works acting for me during my absence. Iss frequently, alluded to the necessity of dispensing with all wooden bridges, wherever was aware it was practicable, of which he that such a construction should not have been advised. The road was partly formed by subscription of the inhabitants of the fity, wanted was the and it being much : by them for their summer drive cause) of the erection in word instead of stone, which would have occupied. longer period, and thus the road could not have been opened to soon, or the public derive so much benefit as they did, during the season . There is another road I have frequently ! alluded to, which would be of great advantage, and a great boon to the public, if constructer - viz : - that from the Albany Godowns to the Hougueichung Walley, to avoid the Gaps. This with the Ronds already constructie, would make drives durin during a most summer here . to inv ble and healthful a grecable. the excessive heat of the Other works of importance referred my last Report, presume it is unnecessary for me to recommends agains as the same cause which deferred their constructions then, exists at the present time. I have, yo. (Signed) Chat : St. Geo: Cleverly, Surveyor General . From fify Concal Secretary folonial
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be all the public require at present. In

this road, I have much cause to widening regret that the wooden

bridges thereon, four

in number, were also added to and____

repaired under directions of the flank of Works acting for me during my absence. Iss frequently, alluded to the necessity of dispensing with all wooden bridges,

wherever

was aware

it

was practicable, of which he

that such a

construction should

not have been advised. The road was

partly formed by subscription of the inhabitants of the fity,

wanted

was the

and it being much : by them for their summer drive

cause)

of the erection in word

instead of stone, which would have occupied.

longer period, and thus the road could not have been opened to soon, or the public derive so much benefit as they did, during

the season .

There is another road I have frequently

!

alluded to, which would be of great advantage,

and a

great

boon to the public, if constructer

- viz : - that from the Albany Godowns

to the

Hougueichung Walley, to avoid the Gaps. This with the Ronds already constructie,

would make

drives durin

during

a most

summer here .

to inv

ble and healthful

a grecable.

the excessive heat of the

Other works of importance referred

my

last Report, presume it is

unnecessary for

me to recommends

agains

as the same cause which deferred their constructions then, exists at the present

time.

I have, yo.

(Signed) Chat : St. Geo: Cleverly, Surveyor General .

From fify

Concal Secretary

folonial

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