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Bungalow in that direction, possessed Sam told by a Mr. Kinsley) and thence along the face of the Hills until it meets the "Queen's Road" beyond the bend that it must take above.
# "Navy Bay" will include an ample space for every purpose either for Buildings, or Drill Parades.
By I have accordingly told the Land Officer to allot the ground in question for the Cantonment at "West Point Barracks" and to mark it off by Pillars or Piles of Stones in concert with The Acting Assistant Quarter Master General. The annexed rough sketch will show Your Lordship what I mean. The opposite side of the Queen's Road and as much ground as the Naval Commander-in-Chief may require will be appropriated to the Navy. "The whole of this ground will require considerable outlay in clearing and leveling.
I think Mr. Kinslay's House it, but when that is done, I look on it that there will not be finer healthy locations on this stand.
I shall send a copy of this letter to Vice Admiral Sir William Parker in case His Excellency should wish to Communicate with Your Lordship regarding the ground to be allotted to the Navy.
(True Copy)
I have to.
(Signed) Henry Pottinger
Nichard Morman
Naval Store House
Hong Kong
Present Barracks
etc.
Yo Harbor
"Navy Bay"