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PROFESSIONAL PAPERS

Terrace Wall, Steps and Arcade. .. ..

RS. A. P. 1,965 0 0 75 00

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1,450 0 0

c. f.

7,861 Puckamasonry in steps and terrace wall, at Rs. 25, 18,800 Earthwork , at Rs. 4, .. .. " 5,866 Pucka masonry in arcade, at Rs.* 25, .. .. 8. c.

2,160 Plastering,at Rs.5, ..

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3,598 0 0 23,838 0 0

Total Rupees, Total cost of Tower, Rupees,.. Dials and Bell, including freight, & c., .. Terrace Wall,with steps and arcade, .. ..

Grand Total Rupees,

108 0 0

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2,670 00

3,598 0 0 30, 106 00

J. GORDON, C.E. September, 1863.

The design is most chaste and beautiful, and will be as perfectly executed by Mr. Gordon, though not within the period which was first anticipated. The estimate exceeds very much what was first expected. It has been considerably increased by the unexpected cost of ten clock dials, and the bell. These have been underestimated by at least Rs. 1,000, which may be added to the aggregate sum. The bill for customs duties and carriage, viz., bullock train and steamer up-country, has not been included. From letters I have received from Messrs. Grindlay and Co., I am prepared for these charges, amounting to at least Rs. 1,000.