No 105 of 1848.
Inclosure to 2 in Desp:
7
Generals on for by Mr. Scott
Report by Surveyor
ground applied
18th December, 1848.
369
Sir,
Colonial Office, Victoria, Hong Kong
21st December, 1848.
I am directed by His Excellency The Governor to acknowledge the Receipt of your letter of the 11th Instant, applying for permission to possess the Inland Lot 8° 120 for planting purposes and leasing same at the Rate of ... to hold the ...
In reply, I beg to inform you for your information the Report of Surveyor General on your proposal, on the ground in question; and to add that His Excellency the Governor is prohibited by Her Majesty's Sign...
W. Scott, Cape
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