CO129-049 - Sir Bowring and Lieut Governor Caine - 1855 [1-4] — Page 15

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haves of glass the above damages me mož attributable to neglect

are

on wanton mischief on the part of the Soldiers, but rather to the rotten state of the house and its

unfituese to stand the

very

fair

wear

and tear to be

expected from

luen

the Lient. Colonel Frusts the Honorable

the Lient: Governo will cause the

curence of the ncraius

repairs neecrrary,

be borne by the Rony. -

were

I have Ac..

to

(Signed) M. Mc Lodder,

Major & Town Majon..

The mail holes in the walls

absolutely necessary

as

there

was not a

ni

single Shelf or paz which the men could hang their

accoutrements.

With regard to the general state of the building, the Royal Artillery were unable to fire even one shot to try the range for fear of the whole house coming down. -

(True Copy)

Colonial Secretary-