I have the honor to transmit the copy of a Report which I had called upon the Surveyor General to furnish prior to the receipt of Your Lordship's Despatch.
A perusal of the Report will, I trust, satisfy Your Lordship that the action you have kindly taken is the only course consistent with reason and justice to the Civil Community of Hongkong;
I have the honor to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant,
Governor
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No. 178
Sir,
3953/124
Office, Surveyor General's
December 23rd, 1876.
In obedience to the Governor's command that I should report for His Excellency's information upon the title of this Government to the land which forms the only Public Square this City possesses, and the centre of which is used by the Community for playing cricket and other recreation purposes, I have the honour to acquaint you, Honourable J. F. Gardiner Austin, C.M.G., Colonial Secretary,