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Lots from 21 to 75 years. Indeed Ford Stanley's Despatch to which you refer points to such a conclusion. But I have to observe that if the premium given by the Lessee was calculated by him on a 21 years tenancy, I shared with you that it would seem but reasonable to demand some additional payment if the duration of the lease be extended.

Suto 17/10

292

No. 40.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

It is hereby notified, that certain parcels of Ground in the neighbourhood of Pokfoolum will shortly be submitted for Sale by Public Auction in Farm Lots on Lease at the usual Rate and Terms.

Persons desirous of availing themselves of this opportunity of purchasing suitable sites for Farms, Villas, or other Residences, are requested to apply at once to the Surveyor General, so that the necessary Plans may be prepared and the Land put up for sale at an early date.

In connection with this project, it is further notified, that advertisement will be renewed for Tenders for the Widening and Improving of the Aberdeen Road.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 28th March, 1856.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

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Lots from 21 to 75 years. Indeed Ford Stanley's Despatch to which you refer points to such a conclusion. But I have to observe that if the premium given by the Lessee was calculated by him on a 21 years tenancy, I shared with you that it would seem but reasonable to demand some additional payment if the duration of the lease be extended. Suto 17/10 292 No. 40. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. It is hereby notified, that certain parcels of Ground in the neighbourhood of Pokfoolum will shortly be submitted for Sale by Public Auction in Farm Lots on Lease at the usual Rate and Terms. Persons desirous of availing themselves of this opportunity of purchasing suitable sites for Farms, Villas, or other Residences, are requested to apply at once to the Surveyor General, so that the necessary Plans may be prepared and the Land put up for sale at an early date. In connection with this project, it is further notified, that advertisement will be renewed for Tenders for the Widening and Improving of the Aberdeen Road. By Order, Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 28th March, 1856. W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
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Suto 17/10

292

No. 40.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

It is hereby notified, that certain parcels of Ground in the neighbourhood of Pokfoolum will shortly be submitted for Sale by Public Auction in Farm Lots on Lease at the usual Rate and Terms.

Persons desirous of availing themselves of this opportunity of purchasing suitable sites for Farms, Villas, or other Residences, are requested to apply at once to the Surveyor General, so that the necessary Plans may be prepared and the Land put up for sale at an early date.

In connection with this project, it is further notified, that advertisement will be renewed for Tenders for the Widening and Improving of the Aberdeen Road.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 28th March, 1856.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

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