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what designations the Military Authorities may apply to
Military lands, it is not a matter of indifference that
a mere variation of nomenclature which does not in
substance affect the Military control over lands thus
nicely distinguished, should be accepted as a reason
why this Goverment should part with large portions of
its most valuable asset at a prics below the market rate
er en conditions which may retard the expansion of build-
ing operations in a Colony motoriously scarce in build-
ing sites and advancing by leaps and bounds in popula-
tion and prosperity, without receiving an adequate con-
sideration.
18.
I, therefore, request to be informed
whether or not you accept the principle adopted by me in
Executive Council and alluded to in paragraph # of this
Despatch.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
Henry Assabe
Governor, &c..