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Houghing, 7th February 1866.

On examining the plan of filling the Marine Lot purchased by me at the Land sales of the 16 November 1855, we find that in so doing we shall completely shut out all southern frontage from the Government Clock Tower, so that for lounging or drowsing in any boat, the Public Praya at present constituted, could have to be moved for about 100 feet further seaward.

Under these circumstances, and with the supposition that the Government Clock Tower could thus be rendered of very little use, I beg to ask you whether it is the intention of Government to change the site of its new buildings, and to specify where.

The Honourable

W. J. Mercer, Esquire,

Colonial Secretary,

Hongkong

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146 In the N:17 N. 17. 425 157 Houghing, 7th February 1866. On examining the plan of filling the Marine Lot purchased by me at the Land sales of the 16 November 1855, we find that in so doing we shall completely shut out all southern frontage from the Government Clock Tower, so that for lounging or drowsing in any boat, the Public Praya at present constituted, could have to be moved for about 100 feet further seaward. Under these circumstances, and with the supposition that the Government Clock Tower could thus be rendered of very little use, I beg to ask you whether it is the intention of Government to change the site of its new buildings, and to specify where. The Honourable W. J. Mercer, Esquire, Colonial Secretary, Hongkong
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146 In the N:17 N. 17. 425 157 Houghing, 7th February 1986. Chive of filling the Marine Lot purchased by me at the Lound sales of the 16 Movember 1855, we find that in fo doing we that completity shut out all sporter frontage from the Government Colle Brith Howe, so that for livinneling thaver, 12. in OLO or drowsing in any bronto, the Public Phi at prevent constituted, could love to be swed for about 100 feet art levrot. Under these cinematomees, and with that the supposition tint the Yourment Birt hoova comild this be rendered of very little. bey to ask you live, whe whether it in the intention of Government to clonge the lite of its bent lives, and to higirify are The Homible. استان W. J. Mercer, Esquire, Colonial Secretary, Hooghong
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146

In the

N:17

N. 17.

425

157

Houghing, 7th February 1986.

Chive

of filling the Marine Lot purchased by me at the Lound sales of the 16 Movember 1855, we find that in fo doing we that completity shut out all sporter frontage from the Government Colle Brith Howe, so that for livinneling thaver,

12.

in

OLO

or drowsing in any bronto, the Public Phi at prevent constituted, could love to be swed for about 100 feet art levrot.

Under these cinematomees, and with

that

the supposition tint the Yourment Birt hoova comild this be rendered of very little.

bey to ask you

live, whe

whether it in the

intention of Government to clonge the lite of its bent lives, and to higirify are

The Homible.

استان

W. J. Mercer, Esquire,

Colonial Secretary,

Hooghong

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