No 75
209
Gentlemen,
Government House, Hongking, May 25th, 1872
In reply to your letter of the 21st inst., regarding the House at Macao lately occupied by Her Majesty's Superintendents of Trade, I have the honor to say, that I gladly meet your proposal, that you take possession of it for the unexpired portion of the Lease.
The Rent is, I understand, $900 per annum, and of this sum I have fixed $250 as the portion Government will pay for the use of the ...
Macvicar H.