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mentioned, under the powers contained in Section 3 of Ordinance
21 of 1901 ?
If this course does not commend itself to the Government, then it may be that the Government, in com- pliance with Rules made or to be made under the powers contain- ed in Section 3 of Ordinance 12 of 1899, might grant to our clients the sole right of collecting and dealing in sheils within the area mentioned for a term of years.
Our clients request the favourable con-
sideration of the Government towards their claim, in consider-
ation of the unfortunate circumstances in which they have been
placed through no fault of their own.
We have etc.,
( Sd.) Deacon and Hastings.
Hon. B. H. May, C.M.G.,
Colonial Secretary.