Jir,
With reference to my letter No: 76 of the 20th Ultimo I am directed by His Excellency the Governor in Council to forward to you for the information of the Honorable Major General D'Aiguilar the accompanying copies of the replies which have been received from the Owners of the
three Houses situated within the limits of the Cantonment.
I have be (Signed) Richard Hormam.
Messrs Jardine Matheson & Messrs Dent & Messrs Turner & Co.
Je,
Victoria,
Hongkong.
No: 92
Gentlemen,
Hongkong, March 6th 1844.
I am directed by His Excellency the Governor in Council to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated the 4th Instant addressed to Sir Henry Pottinger - to acquaint you that copies of those documents will be transmitted by an early opportunity for the consideration and Commands of Her Majesty's Government.
I am at the same time directed to say, that His Excellency in Council is by no means prepared to admit the validity of the general reasoning made use of in your letter, or to recommend to Her Majesty's Government acquiescence in the sweeping terms of your application.
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