"off from that leading towards the 'Albany, I think the ground to the 'Youth may be considered as transferred to the Colonial Government."
On the 29 October 1869 it was reported to His Excellency that the alone had been placed at the spot indicated by Lieutenant Colonel de Butts.
This must, therefore, remove all doubt as to the transfer of the land to the Colonial Government.
I have,
(Signed) B. C. Smith
Acting Colonial Secretary
4251.
5.2/76
Head Quarters
492 December,
21675-
Houghton 3rd Senters 1978
I have the honor to request you will lay before His Excellency the Governor the enclosed copy of a report from the Commanding Royal Engineer, with reference to your letters 12779 and 785 of the 24th and 27th ult.
(Signed) A. Bassano Colonel
Commanding Troops
The Hon. J. Gardiner
Colonial Secretary