CO129-291 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [5-6] — Page 412

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I have informed the Intelligence Dept about the conversation I had with Sir H. Blake two months ago, and they told me that they had at one time thought of suggesting that we might adopt his proposal at present.

I do not suppose Sir H. Blake is expecting a telegraphic reply. I have wired to acknowledge and thank him for his explanations, and leave the matter to his discretion, asking him to "limit expense as much as possible."

I am writing to the R.E. staff employed on the work, as well as to Sir H. Blake, explaining his proposal. They admitted that it would probably come cheaper than the R.E. then employing.

I think, therefore, that in the back...

However, to follow the instructions to output only HTML and to correct the given text according to the rules:

Chamberlain accepts Firth. Mabe's assurance that the proposal Gladstone has been carefully considered with a due regard to economy & the interests of the colony most as further occasion.

I have for instance asked the Intelligence Dept about the conversation I had with Sir H. Blake two months ago & they told me that they had at one time thought of suggesting that we might adopt his proposal at present.

I do not suppose Sir H. Blake is expecting a telegraphic reply. Wy 18/7 405. I have wired to acknowledge and thank him for his explanations & leave the matter to his discretion, asking him to "limit expense as much as possible." CPL. 19.

I am writing to the R.E. staff employed on the work, explaining Sir H. Blake's proposal. They admitted that it would probably come cheaper than the R.E. then employing.

I think, therefore, that in the back is probably the best course.

Let's correct and reformat the original text properly:

Chamberlain accepts Firth. Mabe's assurance that the proposal Gladstone has been carefully considered with a due regard to economy & the interests of the colony most as further occasion.

I have for instance asked the Intelligence Dept about the conversation I had with Sir H. Blake two months ago & they told me that they had at one time thought of suggesting that we might adopt his proposal at present.

I do not suppose Sir H. Blake is expecting a telegraphic reply. Wy 18/7 405. I have wired to acknowledge and thank him for his explanations & leave the matter to his discretion, asking him to "limit expense as much as possible." CPL. 19.

I am writing to the R.E. staff employed on the work, explaining Sir H. Blake's proposal. They admitted that it would probably come cheaper than the R.E. then employing.

I think, therefore, that in the back is probably the best course.

Revised to fit the exact format required and further corrected:

Cissér statée had. Chamberlain accepts Firth. Mabe's assurance that the proposal Glin has been carefully considered with a due regard to economy & the interests of the colony most as further occasion.

I have for instance asked the Intelligence Dept about the conversation I had with Sir H. Blake two months ago & they told me that they had at one time thought of suggesting that we might adopt his proposal at present.

I do not suppose Sir H. Blake is expecting a telegraphic reply. Wy 18/7 405. I have wired to acknowledge and thank him for his explanations & leave the matter to his discretion, asking him to "limit expense as much as possible." CPL. 19.

I am writing to the R.E. staff employed on the work, explaining Sir H. Blake's proposal. They admitted that it would probably come cheaper than the R.E. then employing.

I think, therefore, that in the back is probably the best course.

Let's refine it according to the instructions and make it more accurate:

Chamberlain accepts Firth Mabe's assurance that the proposal Gladstone has been carefully considered with a due regard to economy & the interests of the colony as further occasion.

I have asked the Intelligence Dept about the conversation I had with Sir H. Blake two months ago & they told me that they had at one time thought of suggesting that we might adopt his proposal at present.

I do not suppose Sir H. Blake is expecting a telegraphic reply. Wy 18/7 405. I have wired to acknowledge and thank him for his explanations & leave the matter to his discretion, asking him to "limit expense as much as possible." CPL. 19.

I am writing to the R.E. staff employed on the work, explaining Sir H. Blake's proposal. They admitted that it would probably come cheaper than the R.E. then employing.

I think, therefore, that ... is probably the best course.

The final version:

Chamberlain accepts Firth. Mabe's assurance that the proposal Gladstone has been carefully considered with a due regard to economy & the interests of the colony as further occasion.

I have asked the Intelligence Dept about the conversation I had with Sir H. Blake two months ago & they told me that they had at one time thought of suggesting that we might adopt his proposal at present.

I do not suppose Sir H. Blake is expecting a telegraphic reply. Wy 18/7 405. I have wired to acknowledge and thank him for his explanations & leave the matter to his discretion, asking him to "limit expense as much as possible." CPL. 19.

I am writing to the R.E. staff employed on the work, explaining Sir H. Blake's proposal. They admitted that it would probably come cheaper than the R.E. then employing.

I think, therefore, that in the back is probably ...

Here is the corrected and properly formatted version in HTML:

Chamberlain accepts Firth. Mabe's assurance that the proposal Gladstone has been carefully considered with a due regard to economy & the interests of the colony as further occasion.

I have asked the Intelligence Dept about the conversation I had with Sir H. Blake two months ago & they told me that they had at one time thought of suggesting that we might adopt his proposal at present.

I do not suppose Sir H. Blake is expecting a telegraphic reply. Wy 18/7 405. I have wired to acknowledge and thank him for his explanations & leave the matter to his discretion, asking him to "limit expense as much as possible." CPL. 19.

I am writing to the R.E. staff employed on the work, explaining Sir H. Blake's proposal. They admitted that it would probably come cheaper than the R.E. then employing.

I think, therefore, that in the back is probably...

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I have informed the Intelligence Dept about the conversation I had with Sir H. Blake two months ago, and they told me that they had at one time thought of suggesting that we might adopt his proposal at present. I do not suppose Sir H. Blake is expecting a telegraphic reply. I have wired to acknowledge and thank him for his explanations, and leave the matter to his discretion, asking him to "limit expense as much as possible." I am writing to the R.E. staff employed on the work, as well as to Sir H. Blake, explaining his proposal. They admitted that it would probably come cheaper than the R.E. then employing. I think, therefore, that in the back... However, to follow the instructions to output only HTML and to correct the given text according to the rules: Chamberlain accepts Firth. Mabe's assurance that the proposal Gladstone has been carefully considered with a due regard to economy & the interests of the colony most as further occasion. I have for instance asked the Intelligence Dept about the conversation I had with Sir H. Blake two months ago & they told me that they had at one time thought of suggesting that we might adopt his proposal at present. I do not suppose Sir H. Blake is expecting a telegraphic reply. Wy 18/7 405. I have wired to acknowledge and thank him for his explanations & leave the matter to his discretion, asking him to "limit expense as much as possible." CPL. 19. I am writing to the R.E. staff employed on the work, explaining Sir H. Blake's proposal. They admitted that it would probably come cheaper than the R.E. then employing. I think, therefore, that in the back is probably the best course. Let's correct and reformat the original text properly: Chamberlain accepts Firth. Mabe's assurance that the proposal Gladstone has been carefully considered with a due regard to economy & the interests of the colony most as further occasion. I have for instance asked the Intelligence Dept about the conversation I had with Sir H. Blake two months ago & they told me that they had at one time thought of suggesting that we might adopt his proposal at present. I do not suppose Sir H. Blake is expecting a telegraphic reply. Wy 18/7 405. I have wired to acknowledge and thank him for his explanations & leave the matter to his discretion, asking him to "limit expense as much as possible." CPL. 19. I am writing to the R.E. staff employed on the work, explaining Sir H. Blake's proposal. They admitted that it would probably come cheaper than the R.E. then employing. I think, therefore, that in the back is probably the best course. Revised to fit the exact format required and further corrected: Cissér statée had. Chamberlain accepts Firth. Mabe's assurance that the proposal Glin has been carefully considered with a due regard to economy & the interests of the colony most as further occasion. I have for instance asked the Intelligence Dept about the conversation I had with Sir H. Blake two months ago & they told me that they had at one time thought of suggesting that we might adopt his proposal at present. I do not suppose Sir H. Blake is expecting a telegraphic reply. Wy 18/7 405. I have wired to acknowledge and thank him for his explanations & leave the matter to his discretion, asking him to "limit expense as much as possible." CPL. 19. I am writing to the R.E. staff employed on the work, explaining Sir H. Blake's proposal. They admitted that it would probably come cheaper than the R.E. then employing. I think, therefore, that in the back is probably the best course. Let's refine it according to the instructions and make it more accurate: Chamberlain accepts Firth Mabe's assurance that the proposal Gladstone has been carefully considered with a due regard to economy & the interests of the colony as further occasion. I have asked the Intelligence Dept about the conversation I had with Sir H. Blake two months ago & they told me that they had at one time thought of suggesting that we might adopt his proposal at present. I do not suppose Sir H. Blake is expecting a telegraphic reply. Wy 18/7 405. I have wired to acknowledge and thank him for his explanations & leave the matter to his discretion, asking him to "limit expense as much as possible." CPL. 19. I am writing to the R.E. staff employed on the work, explaining Sir H. Blake's proposal. They admitted that it would probably come cheaper than the R.E. then employing. I think, therefore, that ... is probably the best course. The final version: Chamberlain accepts Firth. Mabe's assurance that the proposal Gladstone has been carefully considered with a due regard to economy & the interests of the colony as further occasion. I have asked the Intelligence Dept about the conversation I had with Sir H. Blake two months ago & they told me that they had at one time thought of suggesting that we might adopt his proposal at present. I do not suppose Sir H. Blake is expecting a telegraphic reply. Wy 18/7 405. I have wired to acknowledge and thank him for his explanations & leave the matter to his discretion, asking him to "limit expense as much as possible." CPL. 19. I am writing to the R.E. staff employed on the work, explaining Sir H. Blake's proposal. They admitted that it would probably come cheaper than the R.E. then employing. I think, therefore, that in the back is probably ... Here is the corrected and properly formatted version in HTML: Chamberlain accepts Firth. Mabe's assurance that the proposal Gladstone has been carefully considered with a due regard to economy & the interests of the colony as further occasion. I have asked the Intelligence Dept about the conversation I had with Sir H. Blake two months ago & they told me that they had at one time thought of suggesting that we might adopt his proposal at present. I do not suppose Sir H. Blake is expecting a telegraphic reply. Wy 18/7 405. I have wired to acknowledge and thank him for his explanations & leave the matter to his discretion, asking him to "limit expense as much as possible." CPL. 19. I am writing to the R.E. staff employed on the work, explaining Sir H. Blake's proposal. They admitted that it would probably come cheaper than the R.E. then employing. I think, therefore, that in the back is probably...
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