N. 16, of 1844. –
Inclosure No/in-Despatch
to Sir Henry Pottinger
4th March, 1844.
From the Landholders
Gentlemen,
952. 146
Maçao,
17th June, 1841.
Having had under consideration the particulars of the first sales of lots in Hong Kong on the 14th Instant, I am of opinion, that I shall be consulting the best interests of the establishment in making immediate public declaration of my purpose to move Her Majesty's Government either to pass the lands in fee simple for one or two Years' purchase at the late rates, or to charge them in future with no more than a nominal quit rent if that tenure continues to obtain.
My object respecting the disposal of lands pending the pleasure – "Messrs Jardine Matheson & Dent, He…
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Inclosure No/in-Despatch
to Sir Henry Pottinger
4th March, 1844.
From the Landholders
Gentlemen,
952. 146
Maçao,
17th June, 1841.
Having had under consideration the particulars of the first sales of lots in Hong Kong on the 14th Instant, I am of opinion, that I shall be consulting the best interests of the establishment in making immediate public declaration of my purpose to move Her Majesty's Government either to pass the lands in fee simple for one or two Years' purchase at the late rates, or to charge them in future with no more than a nominal quit rent if that tenure continues to obtain.
My object respecting the disposal of lands pending the pleasure – "Messrs Jardine Matheson & Dent, He...