I am therefore of opinion that the resumption of this lot the around as proposed by and fair compensation insufficient amount and Mr. Munrow would certainly be a sufferer inasmuch as the Lot is now of considerable value to Government as enabling the defences proposed by Captain Cooper in that locality to be effected in a manner satisfactory and much more than they otherwise could be and there is every probability that the Land from that Lot extending Westwards will be sold and built upon in a much more extensive manner than was even contemplated, the Lot in question in its original position would materially affect the arrangement of other building Lots.
I am therefore not averse to recommend to the favourable consideration of the Honourable the Lieutenant Governor the suggestion of Mr. Murrow, the rental however of the land being fixed at the rate he pays for the adjoining ...