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credited in the account with the Crown Rent at the rate of
$500 an acre commuted at 25 years purchase, such a credit
being given by the War Department to the Colonial Govern-
ment for lands of which it conveys to that Department the
right of perpetual user. I annex a copy of Sir Henry
Berkeley's opinion on this point in the face of which I am
unable to recommend that this credit should be given.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
M. Gateau
Governor, &c.
Restel