B.—No. 16

RETURN SHOWING THE TOTAL AMOUNT EXPENDED FOR DEFENCE PURPOSES SINCE 30th JUNE, 1868.

Beturn to an Order of tie Souse of Representatives, of the Uli June, 1869. That there be laid upon the Table of tMs House-" Keturn showing the total amount expended for purposes of Defence since 30th Jane, 1868 ; the amount expended in excess of Appropriations ; and the Liabilities incurred." (Major Ileaply, V.0.)

WELLINGTON. 1869.