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Religions worship or the residents of Missionaries, the Rent hitherto charged will again be exacted ; and lastly that concession is subject to confirmation of Her Majesty's Government.
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I have also to Report to Your Lordship that a similar instance of reduction has taken place in the Rental of Marine Lot. 867. held by Mr Robert Strachan. This Lot was originally leased for £120. On which sum has been paid into the Treasury up to the half year ended 25th December, 1848, from which period Mr Strachan requested that the Lot should be Resumed by the Government, or the Rent reduced to its upset price, namely £54. Considering that Mr Strachan's case came under the scope of your Lordship's Despatch No 109 of 15th April last, I acceded on the 21st Instant to his application, by reducing the Rental of the Lot to its upset price; and this I beg to Recommend to your Lordship's notice as deserving of attention, in consequence of the heavy losses to which the holder has been subjected on account of this very piece of Land. I may add moreover that I am cognizant of the fact that this Lot of ground