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from that in which the Colony stood

when it was first suggested that the

sum of £114,317.18.9. overpaid as

military contribution should be waived

as a means of arriving at an early

settlement of other outstanding ques-

tions,

the S. of S. regrets that he

does not see his way to complying with

the request in para. 6 of the letter

under reference.

3.

I am to add that the S. of S.

has learnt with surprise that the sum

referred to in the preceding paragraph has

actually been surrendered to the Exchequer

wirk

without prior consultation be this Depart-

that it has been finally

ment and brought to account.

I am,

etc.

(Signed) G. GRINDLE