CO129-365 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1910 [1-3] — Page 558

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550

centum (instead of 38 per centum) of the corrected

capital, i.e. a total sum of $11,682.72; and the divan-

-keepers were accordingly overpaid by $8,445.40. This

mistake was not discovered until calculations in connection

with payment of compensation to the remaining divans,

closed on the 28th. ultimo, were made. The over-payment

fell as a loss upon the local Revenue, and of course in

no way affects the figures quoted in the 2nd. paragraph

of this Despatch. Your Lordship will recollect that the

Colony undertook the payment of whatever compensation

should be given to the holders of the divans closed last

year.

I have the honour to be,

Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,

humble servant,

Bangers

Governor, &C. .