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and the dotted red lines on the accompanying tracing should be kept clear of COS buildings for defensive purposes. To allow this land to be further occupied by buildings would undoubtedly be detrimental to the defence of the Kowloon Peninsula, and the Sea batteries thereon. The Marquess of Hartington accordingly desires me to request that no long leases of this ground may be granted; although the houses already built might
be allowed to remain.
The enclosures in original which
letter are herewith
accompanied your
returned
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant
By Order