CO129-033 - General Stavely - Lieut. Governor - 1850 [5-8] — Page 302

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led me to alter my opinion; and I again repeat that I am now satisfied that so far as the Chinese Population is concerned, it is in no way affected by the present rate of Crown Rent, while, as already observed a few Pounds difference in the rent of a house,— and on this the Crown Rent must ultimately fall,— will not, in any judgment, be the cause of any Foreigner either remaining or quitting the Colony.

I have the honor to be,

With the highest respect,

Your Lordships',

Most Obedient Humble Servant,

Stamford

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led me to alter my opinion; and I again repeat that I am now satisfied that so far as the Chinese Population is concerned, it is in no way affected by the present rate of Crown Rent, while, as already observed a few Pounds difference in the rent of a house,— and on this the Crown Rent must ultimately fall,— will not, in any judgment, be the cause of any Foreigner either remaining or quitting the Colony. I have the honor to be, With the highest respect, Your Lordships', Most Obedient Humble Servant, Stamford Page 296
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led me to alter my opinion; and I again repeat that I am now satisfied that so for as the Chinese Population is concerned, it is im affected by the present rate of Crown Rent, while, as already observed a few Pounds no way the other in the rent ME APTLY M of a house,- and on this the Crown Rent must ultimately -fall, _ will note, in any judgment, be the cause of any Foreigner either reenting to quitting the Colony. I have the honor to be, With the highest respect, Your Lordships, Most Obedient Stumble Servant, 02 Stam * 296
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led me to alter my opinion; and I again repeat that I am now satisfied that so for as the Chinese Population is concerned, it is im

affected by the present rate of Crown Rent, while, as already observed a few Pounds

no way

the other in the rent

ME APTLY M

of a

house,-

and on this the Crown Rent must ultimately

-fall, _ will note, in any judgment, be the cause of any Foreigner either reenting to quitting the Colony.

I have the honor to be,

With the highest respect,

Your Lordships,

Most Obedient

Stumble Servant,

02

Stam

*

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