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which was resumed by the Government
in 1867 and has been left 15 years undisturbed, will now be used for
building purposes.
Although it was understood, at
the time when another piece of ground
was given in exchange, and a sum of
money contributed by the government
towards its preparation for a Cemetery,
that all tombs should be removed; it
appears that there are 15
tombs still on the ground.
I am therefore to inquire whether
it is the intention
of
the Mahomedan
Community to remove the tombs, in
which case I am to request that it may
be done at once, before the ground is
levelled.
(54)
I have &c.
Frederick Stewart
Acting Colonial Secretary.
Community