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with the Duke of Newcastle in his opinion, expressed in your letter of 14th July 1863, that re-payment should be made by the Colonial authorities for any improvement (in the shape of buildings or otherwise) which may have been effected at this cost of the Imperial Government.
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Earl de Grey presumes that it is clearly understood that the possession of such a site should transfer to the Colony, and provide a site elsewhere if required for Imperial purposes.
I have the honor to be,
Your obedient Servant,
MacDougall