I trust, therefore, that Your Lordship will approve of the suggestion now made, which it is expected will be supported by the War Office. Should there be no objection, I shall have to arrange for the payment of the sum agreed upon, which can, I apprehend, be made in instalments with interest.
The funds of the Colony hardly admit just now such a call. But I do not think it necessary to enter upon it at present.
I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant,
Celennedy Governor.
De Under Sec:
MINUTE.
Mar. 2d Mr. Meade 10 Mr. Holland Mer. Herbert. Mr. Hugessen. Lord Kimberley.
63 Long Hongkong.
4440 War Office.
I am directed by the Earl of Kimberley to state for Sec: Curdwell that his Lordship is informed that the Military Authorities in Hongkong no longer desire to retain for departmental purposes the Marine Lot in the town of Victoria, commonly known as "Crosby's store."
2. This Lot was purchased by the War Office in 1857 from a Crown Lessee, for the Sum of $34,600 and ground rent was paid on the original lot and some reclaimed land until 1859, when the Govern...
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