without any satisfactory terminatim. I would, in conclusion, beg to point out that if the principle of remeasuring Marine Lots can be justified, and is adopted, as in my case, it will, (nominally I presume), nearly double the Revenue from the Marine Lots on the Island. My claim is that the original ground-rent of this Lot be adhered to.
342 Statement No. 2. relating to Mr. Scott's Inland Lot No. 80. The Lot of Land which forms the subject of the following statements, was granted by Sir Henry Pottinger to Dr. Peter Young, about the middle of March 1842. After Sir Henry Pottinger returned, and, as it appears there was any addition made to the first allotment, as it was only in one direction any extra rent should be proportional, taking the Diagram in the Land Office as a guide. (Signed) W. Scott. 31st March 1849. True Copy, Colonial Secretary.from the North is that three Grants of land were made by Mr. Johnston previous to his arrival. The first was to the late Mr. Mercer, the second was to Mr. C. E. Stewart; the third, to Dr. Young, is the lot in question. It was granted to him in consideration of the advantage he was conferring (on the Colony) by establishing a dispensary therein. Dr. Young, at the time he...