4
of
this sum will not be
of the build
building found to exceed the
views
Government, and that
of H. M.
any
alteration
or addition will be of small amount - Should however the additional outlay to make the building suitable for the object contemplated, be found greater than might be anticipated, we agree to accept the sum of £ 5000. St7: for
building
e ground and
stands, and we
a
by
we aVE
As
it
welling to wait
Reference to H. Mr. Govt to be made
this Mail.
We have, &c, [signed] Gent H
Hongkong, 23 20 puly, 1867)
(FrueCopy)
Ho
Mlaine Colonial Secretary.
Copy
Si.
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Loyal Engineers Offic Victoria Honghong 24 July, 1947
I have the honor to acknowledge
t
the receipt of your letter of 25. Ins and to acquaint you, for the information of the Governor, that, in compliance with His Excellency's request I have examined the Building known as the Exchange, which I find very
Suitable for a Court.
House in its present state. There do not appear however to be
any out teffices & attached to it, which would be highly
necessary;
; nor is it at present well ventilated, all of which I conceive may be properly completed by expending from The Honcrable: Major Caine
Codonial Secretary
Le
Je.
Hongkong