Enclosure
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The above remarks, in addition to my previous observations on kindred subjects, are respectfully submitted for the favourable consideration of Her Majesty's Government.
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,
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Memorandum by the Colonial Treasurer on the subject of the Military Contribution, for the information of His Excellency the Governor.
The Military Contribution has been paid since January 14, 1865; consequently, to the end of 1882, the Colony has paid £380,000.
I have to point out, however, that whereas when the amount of the Contribution was first fixed, the average value of the Dollar was 4/4%, the average value of the Dollar is now 13/4½.
So that the Colony, which raises its Revenue in Dollars, is really paying...
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Enclosure
303
The above remarks, in
addition to my previous observations
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The Military Contributi has been pait since January 14, 1865; consequently, to the end of 1882, the Colony has paid £ 380,000.
I have to print out, however,
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that whereas
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when the amount
Contribution was
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of
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fined, the
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of
average value
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13/4/1⁄2.
So that the Colony, which raises its Revenue in Dollars, is really
paying
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