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Estimate only,

as so

much will depend

the date when the mint can

in

to the Public and how

how for

support the undulating

ك

beg

bee

opened

the Public may

to recommend that the

pay of the English Mechamies shared

Commence at £ 250 = # 1200 per annum

instead

of

£995 Iv as mere

nearly to

assimilate to the current rates paid

in the Colony and thiis prevent a repetition of the dissatisfaction expressed by the late Mr White.

I think it will be necessary

include a sum of £1000

of klow Sterling

in the Estimates for Plumbago

to

"Melting Pots and other Stores" that

d. in 1866 but which

May be required.

will

depend

on.

the amount of Bullion

that may be coined.

1

filled,

The Amount for Stationery is not

in as

your experience will in this

maller be the better

for

guide - All books the interior working of the Mint are

already provided all forms

and Berks

will

the outside Business with have to be

provided here.

I have to

(Signed) Thes: Wm. Kinde

m

aster of the mint.