You will see that the line is so drawn as to accommodate the holder who have made the most extensive encroachments, which would be well indeed did it not interfere too much with adjoining lots, rendering it necessary to fill up an extent beyond the wishes and may be the requirements of some of the holders, as is particularly evident with regard to the two lots No 62 and 63. I can see no reason why the line should not be altered, thus reducing the area to be filled up in front of these two lots, but also reducing considerably the expense of building the sea-wall, since in the depth of the water the difference is very considerable at that point.
I must further remind you that some time ago a Petition was presented to Government by holders of Lots in the River Bazaar, who wished to extend their boundaries, and are ready to do so at their own expense, and pay rent for the ground obtained: Amongst them were some, who now, as holders of one or other of the 18 lots, object to the Proposal.
I have been induced to lay my opinions on this subject before you, because His Excellency, the Governor, has more than once expressed a wish that I should do so. The delay has been caused by illness.
I have, &c.,
(Signed) R. Rienecker,
Colonial Treasurer.
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Colonial Secretary.