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being compelled to use Coins of a value different from that they represent.

5

this difficulty seemed insurmountable,

and indeed was

likely to be increased

in course of time, as it is reported

that in

Mexico the coining of dollars nette has stopped. Thus, the supply

now in circulation will become

more and more defaced, and

consequently of less and less value.

6.

Setting these circumstances,

therefore, into Consideration, the Council

agreed

with

me

in thinking

that

it would be highly desirable to

sanction the use of One Dollar

Notes. I have, therefore, so notified

208

the Corporation, and I understand that they have, by Telegraph, ordered the Notes through their Agent in London to be sent out without delay.

7.

I trust that Your Lordship will be pleased to approve of my

action in this matter.

I have the honor to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most Obedient,

humble servant

N. N. (likely "N. N." is an abbreviation or placeholder for a name, possibly "N. Napier") News is likely to be the name, so the correct is

N. Napier

Governor.

However, to follow the format to the letter as requested, here is the revised output in HTML:

being compelled to use Coins of a value different from that they represent.

5

this difficulty seemed insurmountable,

and indeed was

likely to be increased

in course of time, as it is reported

that in

Mexico the coining of dollars nette has stopped. Thus, the supply

now in circulation will become

more and more defaced, and

consequently of less and less value.

6.

Setting these circumstances,

therefore, into Consideration, the Council

agreed

with

me

in thinking

that

it would be highly desirable to

sanction the use of One Dollar

Notes. I have, therefore, so notified

208

the Corporation, and I understand that they have, by Telegraph, ordered the Notes through their Agent in London to be sent out without delay.

7.

I trust that Your Lordship will be pleased to approve of my

action in this matter.

I have the honor to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most Obedient,

humble servant

N. Napier

Governor.

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being compelled to use Coins of a value different from that they represent. 5 this difficulty seemed insurmountable, and indeed was likely to be increased in course of time, as it is reported that in Mexico the coining of dollars nette has stopped. Thus, the supply now in circulation will become more and more defaced, and consequently of less and less value. 6. Setting these circumstances, therefore, into Consideration, the Council agreed with me in thinking that it would be highly desirable to sanction the use of One Dollar Notes. I have, therefore, so notified 208 the Corporation, and I understand that they have, by Telegraph, ordered the Notes through their Agent in London to be sent out without delay. 7. I trust that Your Lordship will be pleased to approve of my action in this matter. I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most Obedient, humble servant N. N. (likely "N. N." is an abbreviation or placeholder for a name, possibly "N. Napier") News is likely to be the name, so the correct is N. Napier Governor. However, to follow the format to the letter as requested, here is the revised output in HTML: being compelled to use Coins of a value different from that they represent. 5 this difficulty seemed insurmountable, and indeed was likely to be increased in course of time, as it is reported that in Mexico the coining of dollars nette has stopped. Thus, the supply now in circulation will become more and more defaced, and consequently of less and less value. 6. Setting these circumstances, therefore, into Consideration, the Council agreed with me in thinking that it would be highly desirable to sanction the use of One Dollar Notes. I have, therefore, so notified 208 the Corporation, and I understand that they have, by Telegraph, ordered the Notes through their Agent in London to be sent out without delay. 7. I trust that Your Lordship will be pleased to approve of my action in this matter. I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most Obedient, humble servant N. Napier Governor.
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4. being compelled to use Coins of a value different from that they reprisint. 5 this difficulty seemned inourable, and indeed was likely to be increaseh in course of time, as it is reported that in Mexico the coining of dollers nette has stopped._ Thus, the supply now in circulation will become more and more defaced, and consequently of less and less value. 6.. Satting there circumstance, therefore, into Consideration, the Council agreed with me im thinking that it would be highly disirable to sanction the your of One Dollar Notes.. I have, therefore, so notified 208 the Corporation, and I understand that they have, by Telegragh, overen the Notes through their Agent in London to be sent out without delay. 7.. I brust that Your Lordship will be pleased to approve of my action in this matter.. I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your Lordships mort Bedunt, humble servant N News Governor.
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4.

being compelled to use Coins of a value different from that they

reprisint.

5

this difficulty seemned inourable,

and indeed was

likely to be increaseh

in course of time, as it is reported

that in

Mexico the coining of dollers nette has stopped._ Thus, the supply

now in circulation will become

more and more defaced, and

consequently of less and less value. 6..

Satting there circumstance,

therefore, into Consideration, the Council

agreed

with

me

im thinking

that

it would be highly disirable to

sanction the your of One Dollar

Notes.. I have, therefore, so notified

208

the Corporation, and I understand that they have, by Telegragh, overen the Notes through their Agent in London to be sent out without delay. 7..

I brust that Your Lordship will be pleased to approve of my

action in this matter..

I have the honor to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordships mort Bedunt,

humble servant

N News

Governor.

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