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leasonably be expected of the Colony, I may state, I have rea- sou to know that Governor Seorge Bowen is molt auxions to press forward the

the bedtory;

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has promised his cordial support in furthering a scheme for the Construction of Batteries out of Colonial Funds. And I may also add that I have urged, upon

many of the most winterested

of the Colony,

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• and leading the desirability of their giving practical proof of a readiness, to devoke a share of the wealth, acquired by their trade in these that

Waters, towards rendering trade more secure, by taking

the

the initiative and noting

sum of money sufficient to convert this une portant centre

Fist Class

of Commerce into a Fortess.

The proposal is not likely to mech with any opposition

here, as the owners of property recog- -wine it to be for their own

interest

It is moreover only fair to the bolony that the Military Au- -thorities should come to a definite decision as to what lands they require for the erection

of Defen-

live workst:

At present several works of utility and advantage

to the

Colorry.