Inclosure in
Despatch.
No. 1 of 1857.
transmitted by the Governor of Hongkong to the Right Honorable the Secretary of State for the Colonies.
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Right Honorable the Secretary of State for the Colonies.
1857
No.
Financial
Copy sent 13? for observation.
RECEIVED MAR 27 1857
My Lord,
15 Victoria, Housing,
30 January, 1857.
"I have the honor to enclose, for your Lordship's information, a List of Leases of Crown Lands which were put up for sale by Public Auction on the 13th and 27th December, 1856.
From this Return it will be perceived that for sixteen Lots there were no bidders, and that the remainder were sold at the upset price. The aggregate amount of rental derivable from the seven Lots sold, is £24.19/- per Annum.
I have the honor to be,
Right Honorable,
The Right Honorable
The Earl Grey,
&c. &c. &c.
With the highest respect
Your Lordship's,
Most Obedient Humble Servant