CO129-074 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Robinson - 1859 [6-12] — Page 22

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Sir,

21 Bay cau, Pretoria, Hong Kong 14th April, 1839.

In reply to your letter No. 282, dated the 9th current, I have the honour to report that I have considered the proposition therein referred to for the supply of this city with gas by an American Company, and the modes of legislation suggested by Dr. Bridges for consideration of the Government in order to enable the Company to carry out its proposed object.

1. There is no legal or constitutional objection to the illumination of this city with American, or any other foreign gas by a Company.

Honorable W. J. Mercer, Esquire,
Colonial Secretary.

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Sir,21 Bay cau, Pretoria, Hong Kong 14th April, 1839.In reply to your letter No. 282, dated the 9th current, I have the honour to report that I have considered the proposition therein referred to for the supply of this city with gas by an American Company, and the modes of legislation suggested by Dr. Bridges for consideration of the Government in order to enable the Company to carry out its proposed object.1. There is no legal or constitutional objection to the illumination of this city with American, or any other foreign gas by a Company.Honorable W. J. Mercer, Esquire,Colonial Secretary.
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Copy)Sir21 Bay cau, Pretoria, Hong trong 14th April, 1839.In reply to your letter N 282, dated the pet current, I have the honour to report that I have considered the proposition therein referred to for the supply of this bity with gas by an American Company, and the modes of legislation suggested by Dr Bridges for consideration of the Government in order to enable the Company to carry out its propoved object.1. There is no legal or constitutional objection to the Illumination of this laity with American, or any other ForeignGas by anHonorable W. J. Mercer, Esquire.Colonial Secretary.
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21

Bay cau, Pretoria, Hong trong 14th April, 1839.

In reply to your letter N 282,

dated the pet current, I have the honour

to report that I have considered the

proposition therein referred to for the supply of this bity with gas by an American Company, and the modes of legislation suggested by Dr Bridges for consideration of the Government in order to enable the Company to carry out its propoved object. 1. There is no legal or constitutional objection to the Illumination of this laity with

American, or any other Foreign

Gas by

an

Honorable W. J. Mercer, Esquire.

Colonial Secretary.

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