H.M.L. 
It is requested that the following 
number be quoted in the reply to 
this letter. 
No. Gardens 4071/16. 
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Sir, 
In reply to your letter of the 2nd June, 1916, 
I am directed by the Governor to inform you that His 
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Excellency regrets his inability to sanction the 
s^e 3 t~>“stsd expenditure tor the erection of a Laboratory 
and of Quarters for Field Assistants during the con¬ 
tinuance of war. 
I have the honour to be, 
v Sir, 
Your obedient servant, 
Colonial Secretary, 
Straits Settlements. 
The Director of Gardens, 
SINGAPORE. 
