himself, and produces a public letter, of no value or weight whatever, from ho Reynolds
Suspector of Roads -
(who was a
mere
employed pro tempore transferring it by W. Whichelo's Authority to his (Mr Edwards)
These contradictions combined
name.
with the loss of his alleged letter to Mr Burd's address at Singapore, and his hostile testimony, that he (Mr Edwards) declared he must await the answer to that letter before he could come to
decision, give Mr Edwards
any no claim to consideration, and Saccordingly decide that the disputed lot of ground shall be sold without - reference to what has passed.
(Signed) Henry Pottinger.
December 15th 1843,
No:133
Mr John Burd,
Victoria.
Velina
N/33.
No: 134
Sir
Victoria, Hong Kong,
December 16th 1843.
In reply to your letter of the 11th Instant I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to inform you
considers
your
that his claim to the piece of
ground at the foot of the Harbour Master's Hill-numbered Lot 16 is quite
inadmissible.
I have &c
(Signed) Richard Caune.
Richard Burgass Esqr
A. J. Gordon Esq
Cleverly Edg
C. E. Anwart Esqr
Gentlemen,
December 15th 1843.