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Victoria Harbour, September 3rd, 18:44.
Acting upon the receipt of your communication dated the 7th August last, I beg to state that with the additional understanding that the Government grant me the lease of another piece of Land, I accept the offer therein contained, although I am a loser by so doing. I hereby agree that the Government pay me the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars, allow me to remove the Material of my Buildings and grant me a remission of all Rent for the same.
To
His Excellency Sir John Bowring
Colonial Secretary
I have the honor to be
Your most obedient Servant
(signed) Frederick Bruce
The Surveyor General is requested to offer any remarks he may deem requisite.
146 March 1850