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392 to state that the number of those who have refused to pay any tax is but small.

I also have in my possession three small orders received for taxes which are not good amounting in all to $3.37.

Of the amount reported unpaid it is my opinion that from one half to two thirds will ultimately be collected.

With Reverence and Respect

Your obt Servt

Joseph L. Meek

Collr

I would further report in addition to the above that I collected the fine imposed by the court on A. R. Stouton [Stoughton?] for $25.00 and paid same into the Treasury. And there is due me by the Territorial Government as follows To wit

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