CO129-094 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [11-10] — Page 336

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between the Government and

A

Committee formed for

this

special

object.

11. However much I might

wish to see this

very useful intention

carried into effect, I could not hold

any

hope

out to the Library Committee of Government aid toward their scheme, and I think it advisable that as their plans must harmonize with the general object, their future communication should be conducted with the General Committee.

12.

I earnestly hope that your Grace will accord approval of the scheme thus put forward, and I place it now before your Grace

as some of the Gentlemen interested have represented to me the advisability of having a speedy and final settlement of the matter.

13.

I have already permitted the erection of a public drinking Fountain, the gift of Mr. Dent, late a member of the Legislative Council, in front of the proposed site, and have directed that it be so placed as to be in keeping with the intended Building.

14.

I enclose plans of the ground

and of the suggested alteration

I have the honor to be,

My Lord Duke,

your Grace's most obedient servant

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332 between the Government and A Committee formed for this special object. 11. However much I might wish to see this very useful intention carried into effect, I could not hold any hope out to the Library Committee of Government aid toward their scheme, and I think it advisable that as their plans must harmonize with the general object, their future communication should be conducted with the General Committee. 12. I earnestly hope that your Grace will accord approval of the scheme thus put forward, and I place it now before your Grace as some of the Gentlemen interested have represented to me the advisability of having a speedy and final settlement of the matter. 13. I have already permitted the erection of a public drinking Fountain, the gift of Mr. Dent, late a member of the Legislative Council, in front of the proposed site, and have directed that it be so placed as to be in keeping with the intended Building. 14. I enclose plans of the ground and of the suggested alteration I have the honor to be, My Lord Duke, your Grace's most obedient servant
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332 between the Government and A Committer formed for this special object. 11. Stowever much I might wish to see this very useful intention carried into effect, I could not hold arry hope out to the Library Committee of Government aid toward their scheme, and I think its advisable that as their -plans must harmonize with the general object, their future communication, should be conducted with the General Committee. 12. the - I earnestly hope that your Grace with accord approval of scheme thus put forward, and I place it now before your brace 1.5. as some of the Gentlemen interested have represented to me the advirability of having a speed, and a final settlement of the matter. 13. I have already percuitted the crection of a public drinking Fountain, the gift of Mr. Dent, late a member of the Legislative Council, in front of the proposed site, and have directed that it be so placed as to be in keeping with the intended Building. 14. I enclose plane of the ground and of the suggested alteration I have the honor to be, My Lord Duse, your Grace's, most obedient servant
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332

between the Government and

A

Committer formed for

this

special

object.

11. Stowever much I might

wish to see this

very useful intention

carried into effect, I could not hold

arry

hope

out to the Library Committee of Government aid toward their scheme, and I think its advisable that as their -plans must harmonize with the general object, their future communication, should be conducted with the General Committee.

12.

the

- I earnestly hope that your Grace with accord approval of scheme thus put forward, and I place it now before your brace

1.5.

as some of the Gentlemen interested have represented to me the advirability of having a speed, and a final settlement of the matter.

13.

I have already percuitted the crection of a public drinking Fountain, the gift of Mr. Dent, late a member of the Legislative Council, in front of the proposed site, and have directed that it be so placed as to be in keeping with the intended Building.

14.

I enclose plane of the ground

and of the suggested alteration I have the honor to be,

My Lord Duse,

your Grace's, most obedient servant

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