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 MEXICO. 303 Affairs, not included in Mr. Esteva's estimate ; so that Four- teen millions and a half of dollars may be taken as the lowest {bond Jide) expenditure in the year. In 1829, when the War expenses are brought down to the Minimum of Seven millions, Thirteen millions and a half will cover the ordinary charges. I have already expressed my opinion as to the probability of this sum being realized.