Renewal of Royal Charter, #506 P1-4 (Borderworld Exports)

[Dieter Schprokets]

Minister of Defense James Ralston reviewed the draft document carefully, sipped his port, and dictated a response.


"Sirs


The Ministry agrees with all your terms and conditions, save one comment.

We would ask that the rate of taxation be increased to 1 Million in 40.

However, it is recognised that the Constabulary will wish a similar arrangement, and taken together, the payments from Bowex to the BAF and BPA will amount to 1 Million in 20.

This arrangement may not be acceptable to the shareholders of Bowex. (Which the Crown has a majority share in, and consequently, we are to some extent, paying ourselves. But be that as it may..)

If 1 Million in 40 cannot be accepted by Bowex, then the proposed rate of 1 Million in 50 will suffice.

Please proceed accordingly,

Regards,

James Ralston,

Right Honourable Minister, Portfolio Defense"

He looked at his snifter and frowned.

Out of Port. That must be rectified.

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