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should be made in the Crown rent which would normally be 850
an sore.
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I shall be glad of your approval of this proposal which appears to me to be the best means of securing the desired object of developing a suitable residential locality for Europeans. In the meantime in order that the project may not be killed, in which case there might be a difficulty in resuscitating it, I have authorized four applicants to proceed at their own risk with the building of houses on the torms of an annual permit to occupy.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
R.E. Stubbs
Governor,&c..