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451

M. Merivale.

6148 H. Kory

759.

RECORD

OF

From the then Acting Historical Treasurer's Letter (in 10,044) I understand that this land, in account of which the Military Authorities seek exemption from the ground rent to which the Colony is entitled, was purchased of private individuals.

From the War Office Letter of 30 June/58 I learn that the said property was bought for military purposes.

I have suggested that the point insisted on by the War Office should be conceded.

Now it has since occurred to me, not altogether impossible that Sir John Bowring's recent reports of the prosperity of Hong Kong...

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451 M. Merivale. 6148 H. Kory 759. RECORD OF From the then Acting Historical Treasurer's Letter (in 10,044) I understand that this land, in account of which the Military Authorities seek exemption from the ground rent to which the Colony is entitled, was purchased of private individuals. From the War Office Letter of 30 June/58 I learn that the said property was bought for military purposes. I have suggested that the point insisted on by the War Office should be conceded. Now it has since occurred to me, not altogether impossible that Sir John Bowring's recent reports of the prosperity of Hong Kong...
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451 M. Merivale. 6148 H. Kory 759. RECORD OF From the then Acting (torical Treasurers Letter ( in 10,044) I understand that this /in laud, in account of which the Military Authorities seek spemption prom the ground rent to which the Colorey is entitled, was purchased of private Individuals. From the Wer Office Letter of 30 June/58 I learn that the said property was bought for militery purposes. I have suggested that the point insisted on Now be conceded л by the War Office should - but it has since occurred to me, the not altogether imposible that Sir John Bowning very pettering recent reports of the prosperity of h P
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451

M. Merivale.

6148 H. Kory

759.

RECORD

OF

From the then Acting (torical Treasurers Letter ( in 10,044) I understand that this

/in laud, in account of which the Military Authorities seek spemption prom

the

ground rent to which the Colorey is entitled, was purchased of private

Individuals.

From the Wer Office Letter of 30 June/58 I learn that the said property was bought for militery purposes.

I have suggested that the point

insisted on

Now

be conceded

л

by the War Office should

-

but it has since occurred

to me, the not altogether imposible that Sir John Bowning very pettering recent reports of the prosperity of

h

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