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if Government assumes direct responsibility for publication. If publication were placed with a publishing firm on the usual terms as to royalties, Government's financial responsibility would be limited to a nominal deposit. It is considered that the retail price for the book should be not more than fifteen shillings, and Government would recoup itself partially or wholly from sales or royalties. It is realized that several years' work is involved, but it is hoped that the work will be completed and the book ready for publication at or shortly before the Centenary of the Colony.

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The Finance Committee has been consulted and

has unanimously approved of the project and signified its willingness to vote the necessary funds as occasion arises.

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I should be glad, subject to your approval of this project, if Mr. Handyside may be given facilities for examining such documents as may be available and suitable for

his purpose at the Colonial Office and the Public Record Office during 1936. Mr. Handyside's leave has been

provisionally arranged to commence in December 1935.

I have the honour to be,

şir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

6.D. Southoch.

Officer Administering the Government.