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The confirmation of the cession of Island of Hongkong &c. to H. M. The Queen of England by the Emperor of China will no doubt have the effect of adding greatly to the value of land of all kinds on the Island and will make Individuals more desirous then ever formerly, of obtaining grants on any terms.
I therefore think it advisable to inform you, that I intend to intimate to H. E. my determination not to modify or alter a single order that is now in force, until I receive instructions from Home, not only as to the terms on which new grants or allotments are to be made, but likewise with respect to the manner of confirming those that have already been assigned whether to Individuals, or to charitable or landable Institutions.
A. R. Johnston
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I accordingly beg you will be so good as to decline to listen to any applications for allotment except those that are specially provided for in my Instructions to you of the [illegible - 2.91]. That is, such as may be required for the sites of Barracks, Hospitals, Store Houses, and other Buildings required for the use of H.M. His Combined Forces.
I have &c.
(Signed) Henry Pottinger