CO129-300 - Administrator Major Gen Gascoigne Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [7-9] — Page 50

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Colony directly and indirectly as Military Contribution, I suh-

mit that the expense of the Volunteers above the amount entail-

ed by the existing fixed establishment of 350 of all ranks

might fairly be borne by the Imperial Government.

The General Officer Commanding vouches for the

efficiency of the Corps, and an increase of the numbers to 500, or to 600 if possible, would be very desirable, but except Her

Majesty's Government will allow the increased expense to he

deducted from the Military Contribution financial reasons will

prevent further expansion.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient

Humble Servant,

Henry AMahe

GOVERNOR, &C.