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Estimate as it is proposed to place it on the Estimates.

In doing so I am to state

increase be

but should my

found necessary hereafter either in the number of Coobies on other portion of the Mint Staff the increased expenditure will be provided for in the supplementary Estimates for

year

1866.

add that

the

His Excellency desires me 6

if you

wish to urge any special reasons for the retention of the

Officers not included he will transmit

them for the consideration of the Secretary of State.

The question as to the necessity

of an Assistant Assayer does not call for immediate settlement

and will be brought to the notice. of The Secretory of State.

I have. He,

(Signed) W. Alexander, Acting Colonial Secretory.