297
Fortige
Office
Town and Suburban Lots demande further enquiry
aid
sust
on the spot,
be dealt with accordingly by Sir Henry Pottinger. By Sir Henry's Despatch of the 9th of January it appears that this receptivity for enquiring was foreseen by him - for that before the receipt of the foregoing directions, he had already appointed a
Board of Officers to investigate the Land Claims, to whom he issued Instructions which appear to have been just and
equitable to
arrived at the opinions, 1. that the Marine Lots already granted should be confirmed at their original prices for periods of 75
the same
years (thus precisely anticipating Lord Stanley's decision on subject); 2ndly, that the Town and Suburban Lots already granted should be rated afresh, and should be divided for this purpose into different classes; 3rdly, that all future Lots should
be put up
to Auction and
that the bidding of Purchasers should be for the annual rent itself, instead of naming a
the occasion. This
fixed rent
Board after careful inquiry
and making a distinct pressing the
Arrived
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