CO129-074 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Robinson - 1859 [6-12] — Page 142

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to each vessel, and the above estimated expense may be stated in Sterling at say £4500 per annum.

This sum I would propose to include their maintenance.

For the means of communication the vessels must be entirely dependent on the men of war in this Harbor.

I regret that I cannot give any very decided Opinion on this subject, which is one that seems to come more within the province of the Naval authorities.

I beg again to refer to the correspondence above referred to that has already passed between this Government and the Colonial Office.

I have the honor to be, with the highest respect,

Sir,

Your most obedient Humble Servant,

Maine

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to each vessel, and the above estimated expense may be stated in Sterling at say £4500 per annum.This sum I would propose to include their maintenance.For the means of communication the vessels must be entirely dependent on the men of war in this Harbor.I regret that I cannot give any very decided Opinion on this subject, which is one that seems to come more within the province of the Naval authorities.I beg again to refer to the correspondence above referred to that has already passed between this Government and the Colonial Office.I have the honor to be, with the highest respect,Sir,Your most obedient Humble Servant,Maine
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