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the Island. And although you have been authorised to close the hind and break up the Establishment it cannot be expected that this step will, to any considerable extent, afford relief to the Revenue during the present year.
It remains therefore to advert to the other source of relief to which you have referred, the Military contribution, and to inform you that whilst adhering to the principle of calling upon the Military for a fair contribution towards the expenses of the Colony, the Government are willing to forego for the time being to press for immediate payment.
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