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The Earl Spey.
Governor Bonham-
16th September, 1850.
No 87.
2 Inclosures..
Received
With reference to Despatch
No 85 of 29th August, forwarding
Copy of
the letter from Mr W Scott, claiming reduction
of rent on
his marine lot
Gov. 96499 Hong Kong. Landed - 10369.
Governor Bonham-
MINUTE 24
30. 30.
MR Jardine M&Elliot M&Mervale 3/ M Hawes
Fred Gren
141
Entered.
No 221.
7 Jan
12
I have to acknowledge the
receipt of your despatch
No 87. of the 18th of December last
enclosing:
a letter from Mr William Scott, a Merchant
of Hong Kong, claiming
reduction of the rent he at present pays for a Marine Lot 256.
Having regard to the Conditions
upon which Mr Scott obtained this Land Grant in your
opinion that he has not
sufficient reason
for any reduction of Rent,
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