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to the usual system of competitive tenders. The expenditure

on

this

particular order is trifling when compared with the total cost of

the works, and

we have always

found that the prices demanded

by the Firm in question, which is

one

of high standing,

have been

reason able

for

the

Jair and

work which they tum

class

of

out.

I have the honour to request

that the drawin

drawings sent herewith

may

be returned to us

reply to this letter.

with

your

I have the honour to be,

Sir

Your obedient Servaut,

Sopy.

REC?

REGE

C. 1

3.

IS AUG 32

358

Local Government Board

2nd August 1882.

Hylam Waterworks Hong Kong.

Gentlemen,

With reference to these works I have the honour to hand

the

you accompanying Drawings of the proposed daws across the Sylam Valley together with a report on the Same.

in

your

an estimate.

2. These papers would have been earlier hands but for some unavoidable delays that have occurred in referring the plans of the Morwork to leading

manufacturers in this country with a view to obtaining from them of the cost of the same. 3. If the Tylam waterworks are carried out in accordance with the plans now submitted, I have no

no hesitation in saying that they will form one of the most efficient works of the tund ever constructed in auf part of the world, and it may not be out opplace for me to add here that I have every confidence in Mr. Brices professional ability to secure this result.

I have the honor to be

Grutlemen

Your Obedient Servant- (§d) Robert Rawlinson.

the brown Agents.

for the Colonies