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lease the property in question for the term of 99 years at
Taels 1,200 per annum, I name 99 years because the Surveyor
of His Majesty's Office of Works stated in previous corres-
pondence with this Government that a lease for building pur-
pose would be for that term; and because this Government would
not incur the heavy expenditure on the extension, estimated
at $25,000, if the site were only held on a lease terminable
at short notice.
4.
As it is desired to begin the new building
as soon as possible I shall be glad to learn by telegraph
your approval of the plans and of the terms of the proposed
lease.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
Mathen
Governor, Exc..