CO129-055 - Sir Bowring - 1856 [3-5] — Page 298

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relations with Liam,- by an extensive correspondence in reference to other oriental Countries; while as regards this Colony, under Government the revenue has been nearly doubled; the Population has increased from 34,039 to 73,000 Souls, the Shipping has been augmented to the extent of $158,500 Tons - while in every department there has been an extreme pressure- all entailing an increase of duties of which the Statistics of the Colony will enable you to form only an inadequate estimate.

All which I respectfully submit to your consideration I have the honor to be,

With the highest respect,

Sir,

Your most obedient

Humble Servant...

John Bainn

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relations with Liam,- by an extensive correspondence in reference to other oriental Countries; while as regards this Colony, under Government the revenue has been nearly doubled; the Population has increased from 34,039 to 73,000 Souls, the Shipping has been augmented to the extent of $158,500 Tons - while in every department there has been an extreme pressure- all entailing an increase of duties of which the Statistics of the Colony will enable you to form only an inadequate estimate. All which I respectfully submit to your consideration I have the honor to be, With the highest respect, Sir, Your most obedient Humble Servant... John Bainn
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With the highest respect,

Sir",

Your most obedient

Humble Servant...,

John Bainn

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