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where Surveyed the Road, and he appeared satisfied with the several measurements made,

many of which,

of course, I was necessitated to take from his own descriptions, but he objected to put his signature to the plan in confirmation of his approval.

I must here observe that the

work has

never

been given

over as

complete

either to Mr. Napier or myself, and that during the typhoon,

some damage

has occurred, to repair which, and

complete the same in a

and bring

proper manner, bring the road to its intended width, I am of opinion that an

expenditure

of $300 at least is required; my plan and estimate are formed upon the supposition that the whole work is complete and perfect in every respect.

It will be remarked on a

comparison of my

Estimate with the

Contractor's demand, that

a very

material difference exists in several

particulars; for instance, his first item

in

the demand, $60, I estimate at

£1.14.

(not "El a 14 a 2" or "Queue" - seems to be OCR error)

$8.20. The second exceeds

by £46. The third item, my

Estimate exceeds his by £18. 15.9.

The fourth item exceeds mine by £45.8

The Bridges

in each case,

I

or

estimate higher than he charges, £27-9-2 for the four, but with regard to these have found it almost impossible to say what was

work,

as the whole is covered,

the

new work

with tar.

Finally £44.8.5 in excess of my

his total demand is Estimate

On

a

mination of Mr.

Napier's Estimate, herewith enclosed

there is also

with mine,

a

very

the

considerable difference, both in

However, to follow the exact format required for the output, here is the revised version:

where Surveyed the Road, and he appeared satisfied with the several measurements made,

many of which,

of course, I was necessitated to take from his own descriptions, but he objected to put his signature to the plan in confirmation of his approval.

I must here observe that the work has never been given over as complete either to Mr. Napier or myself, and that during the typhoon, some damage has occurred, to repair which, and complete the same in a proper manner, bring the road to its intended width, I am of opinion that an expenditure of $300 at least is required; my plan and estimate are formed upon the supposition that the whole work is complete and perfect in every respect.

It will be remarked on a comparison of my Estimate with the Contractor's demand, that a very material difference exists in several particulars; for instance, his first item in the demand, $60, I estimate at £1.14 or $8.20. The second exceeds by £46. The third item, my Estimate exceeds his by £18. 15.9. The fourth item exceeds mine by £45.8

The Bridges in each case, I estimate higher than he charges, £27-9-2 for the four, but with regard to these have found it almost impossible to say what was work, as the whole is covered, the new work with tar.

Finally £44.8.5 in excess of my Estimate, his total demand is

On a mination of Mr. Napier's Estimate, herewith enclosed with mine, there is also a very considerable difference, both in

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where Surveyed the Road, and he appeared satisfied with the several measurements made, many of which, of course, I was necessitated to take from his own descriptions, but he objected to put his signature to the plan in confirmation of his approval. I must here observe that the work has never been given over as complete either to Mr. Napier or myself, and that during the typhoon, some damage has occurred, to repair which, and complete the same in a and bring proper manner, bring the road to its intended width, I am of opinion that an expenditure of $300 at least is required; my plan and estimate are formed upon the supposition that the whole work is complete and perfect in every respect. It will be remarked on a comparison of my Estimate with the Contractor's demand, that a very material difference exists in several particulars; for instance, his first item in the demand, $60, I estimate at £1.14. (not "El a 14 a 2" or "Queue" - seems to be OCR error) $8.20. The second exceeds by £46. The third item, my Estimate exceeds his by £18. 15.9. The fourth item exceeds mine by £45.8 The Bridges in each case, I or estimate higher than he charges, £27-9-2 for the four, but with regard to these have found it almost impossible to say what was work, as the whole is covered, the new work with tar. Finally £44.8.5 in excess of my his total demand is Estimate On a mination of Mr. Napier's Estimate, herewith enclosed there is also with mine, a very the considerable difference, both in However, to follow the exact format required for the output, here is the revised version: where Surveyed the Road, and he appeared satisfied with the several measurements made, many of which, of course, I was necessitated to take from his own descriptions, but he objected to put his signature to the plan in confirmation of his approval. I must here observe that the work has never been given over as complete either to Mr. Napier or myself, and that during the typhoon, some damage has occurred, to repair which, and complete the same in a proper manner, bring the road to its intended width, I am of opinion that an expenditure of $300 at least is required; my plan and estimate are formed upon the supposition that the whole work is complete and perfect in every respect. It will be remarked on a comparison of my Estimate with the Contractor's demand, that a very material difference exists in several particulars; for instance, his first item in the demand, $60, I estimate at £1.14 or $8.20. The second exceeds by £46. The third item, my Estimate exceeds his by £18. 15.9. The fourth item exceeds mine by £45.8 The Bridges in each case, I estimate higher than he charges, £27-9-2 for the four, but with regard to these have found it almost impossible to say what was work, as the whole is covered, the new work with tar. Finally £44.8.5 in excess of my Estimate, his total demand is On a mination of Mr. Napier's Estimate, herewith enclosed with mine, there is also a very considerable difference, both in
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8 wher Surveyed the. Road., and he appeared satisfied with the several Oreasurements made, many of which, of courte, I was necessitated to take from his ownd descriptions, but he objected to put his signature to the plaw in- confirmation of his approval. I must. here observe that the work has never been givew OVER as cov complete cither. to Mr. Naficer or duyself, and- that during the typhoone, some damage has occurred, to repair which, and -complete the same in a and bring proper manner, bring the road to its intended. width, I and of opinion that an expenditure of $300 at least is required; my plan and estimate are formed upon the supposition that the whole work is complete and perfect in every respect . It will be remarked on a comparison of my Estimate with the Contractor's demand, that 307 avery material difference exists in several particulars; for instance, his first iteur In the demand, $60, I estimate at £.1.14. El a 14 a 2 or Queue $8.20. The second exceeds by L. 46. The third itown, me my Estimate exceeds his by L. 18. 15.9. The fourth itous exceeds mino by £45.8 The Bridges in each case, I or estimate higher than he charges, £.27-9-2 for the four, but with regard to theso have found it almost impossible to say what was work., as the whole is covered, the new wo with tar. Finally L. 44.8.5 in excess of my his total demand is Estimate On a w mination of Mr. Napier's Estimate, herewith, enclosed there is also with. mine), a very the considerable difference, both in
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wher Surveyed the. Road., and he appeared satisfied with the several Oreasurements made,

many of which,

of courte, I was necessitated to take from his ownd descriptions, but he objected to put his signature to the plaw in- confirmation of his approval.

I must. here observe that the

work has

never

been givew

OVER as cov

complete

cither. to Mr. Naficer or duyself, and- that during the typhoone,

some damage

has occurred, to repair which, and

-complete the same in a

and bring

proper manner, bring the road to its intended. width, I and of opinion that an

expenditure

of $300 at least is required; my plan and estimate are formed upon the supposition that the whole work is complete and perfect in every respect .

It will be remarked on a

comparison of my

Estimate with the

Contractor's demand, that

307

avery

material difference exists in several

particulars; for instance, his first iteur

In

the demand, $60, I estimate at

£.1.14.

El a 14 a 2 or

Queue

$8.20. The second exceeds

by L. 46. The third itown, me

my

Estimate exceeds his by L. 18. 15.9.

The fourth itous exceeds mino by £45.8

The Bridges

in each case,

I

or

estimate higher than he charges, £.27-9-2 for the four, but with regard to theso have found it almost impossible to say what was

work.,

as the whole is covered,

the

new wo

with tar.

Finally L. 44.8.5 in excess of my

his total demand is Estimate

On

a w

mination of Mr.

Napier's Estimate, herewith, enclosed

there is also

with.

mine),

a

very

the

considerable difference, both in

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