Hong Kong, 18th April, 1844.
Dear Sir,
In reply, I am directed to inform you that His Excellency will grant your request on the terms that you enter into a Bond, in the amount of two years' rental of the premises, conditioned to pay, when called upon, to such person as the Governor of Hong Kong for the time being may direct all sums of money which they may receive by way of rent of the said premises, together with such interest as they may have allowed thereon.
With reference to the repairs you may make to the said premises, as you will hereafter in all probability be called upon both to show that such repairs were necessary and were made in a proper manner, and at a reasonable expense, I am directed to inform you that it is expected that you will be duly prepared with sufficient proofs to that effect, and also that the question of the interest upon the rents which will be received by Messrs Jardine Matheson on your account, will remain for future adjustment.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
J. R. Davidson
Secretary to the Government of Hong Kong,
Victoria.
Hong Kong, 18th April, 1844.
I am directed to acknowledge the receipt...
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To Messrs Jardine Matheson,