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Colonial Secretary's Office
29 August 1826
Sir
In transmitting to you the accompanying
Plan for an Hospital at Moreton Bay, I am
instructed by His Excellency the Governor to convey
to you His authority for proceeding as early as
possible with this building.
A copy of the Estimate of the Articles
necessary for the purpose is also enclosed, and
I have to request that you will inform me
what means you have in store of proceeding
with this undertaking as well as what you will
require.
The Building is to be of Stone or brick
and His Excellency is desirous of knowing what
Artificers are on the settlement and what others
will be required.
I have &c &c
"Signed" Alex McLeay

Captain Logan
Commandant
Moreton Bay

&c.- G. Lo