CO129-301 - Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [9-12] — Page 650

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that there never has been anything like the number of launches, boilers and engines under construction at one time in the history of the Colony as there is at present, so that I trust His Excellency may see his way clear to grant immediate additional assistance as there is enough work at any time with steam launches alone to keep one man fully employed.

Trusting that His Excellency will grant my request

I have; etc.,

・ (Sd) JAMES MACDONALD.,

Actg Govt. Marine Surveyor.,

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