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to time to complete the transaction, but as they took no
action, I caused them to be informed that if the matter
should not be completad by the end of February the arrange-
-ment whereby one lease was to be issued for the whole of
the site now occupied by the Hospital would be cancelled.
The only communication received is a letter from the
Solicitors to the Trustees dated the 5th. February of which
I enclose a copy.
4.
I think it right to refer this matter
to Your Lordship for final decision. My own view is that in
the exceptional circumstances the lease might be for a longer period than 75 years from the 23rd. November, 1882.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Caussevern
Officer Administering the Government.