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mittee of the Legislature to visit the State Wharves, to ex-
amine and report their condition.

In conclusion, it will be the pleasure, as it is the duty of
the Comptroller, to render any assistance in his power, to
your Honorable Body, in connection with this Department of
the State Government.

Respectfully submitted,

WM. HENRY PURNELL,

Comptroller,