CO129-093 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [7-10] — Page 321

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2

It

May.

Estimate

for

happen that a complicated works be delayed, for which it would be inadvisable to postpone the general Estimates, but care shall be taken to prevent this where possible.

3.

I believe the custom of sending the Estimates separately in recent times arose from a misconception of Colonial Regulation that each Despatch should be confined to a single subject.

The practice existed as far back as the days of Sir John Davis.

This may be but an explanation in satisfaction, as the recent practice of sending each Report in separate despatches has been followed.

My Lord,

Your Grace's obedient Servant,

320

CT.

DEX

Mullest. 21st May

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2 It May. Estimate for happen that a complicated works be delayed, for which it would be inadvisable to postpone the general Estimates, but care shall be taken to prevent this where possible. 3. I believe the custom of sending the Estimates separately in recent times arose from a misconception of Colonial Regulation that each Despatch should be confined to a single subject. The practice existed as far back as the days of Sir John Davis. This may be but an explanation in satisfaction, as the recent practice of sending each Report in separate despatches has been followed. My Lord, Your Grace's obedient Servant, 320 CT. DEX Mullest. 21st May
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2 It May. Estimate for happen that a complicated works be delayed, for which it would be in advisable to postpone the general Estimates, but care shall be taken to - prevent this where possible. 3. I believe the custom of sending the Estimates separately in recent times arose from 1571 a misconception of Colonial Regulation that each Despatch should be confined to a single subject. practice existed as Sir John Davis. for back as but the~ the days of I have the honor to be. Mullest. 21 hod This may be but by the explanation in satisfaction, a the ine onvrecent foraction of home Each Report destin Sopacate despatchen with he My Lord Linke Your Grace's Robedient Servant, 320 CT. DEX
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2

It

May.

Estimate

for

happen that a complicated

works be delayed, for which it

would be in advisable to postpone the general

Estimates, but care shall be taken to -

prevent this where possible.

3.

I believe the custom of sending

the Estimates separately in recent times arose

from

1571

a misconception of Colonial Regulation

that each Despatch should be

confined

to a single subject.

practice existed as Sir John Davis.

for

back as

but the~

the days of

I have the honor to be.

Mullest. 21 hod

This may be but by

the

explanation in satisfaction, a the ine onvrecent foraction of

home Each Report destin

Sopacate despatchen with he

My Lord Linke

Your Grace's Robedient Servant,

320

CT.

DEX

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