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absorption of the lane and I have now the honour to re-
-quest Your Lordship's sanction to the lease for 75 years
with the usual conditions as to renewal etc., of the whole
area without auction for a premium of $22,000 and crown
rent at the rate of $700 per acre. I shall be obliged if
this sanction can be communicated by telegraph.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Mhathan
Governor,&C..
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