CAPITAL OF THE MASTER SCAVENGERS.

£ _s._ _d._

179 Carts, 21_l._ each 3,759 0 0

3 Waggons, 32_l._ each 96 0 0

230 Horses, 25_l._ each 5,750 0 0

230 Sets of harness, 2_l._ each 460 0 0

600 Brooms, 9_d._ each 22 10 0

300 Shovels, 1_s._ each 15 0 0

100 Barges, 50_l._ each 5,000 0 0

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Total 15,102 10 0

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I have estimated according to what may be the _present_ value, not the

original cost, of the implements, vehicles, &c. A broom, when new,

costs 1_s._ 2_d._, and is worn out in two or three weeks. A shovel,

when new, costs 2_s._

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