CO129-094 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [11-10] — Page 348

No 232 1863.

Inclosure No 1 in Despatch

Ground, for the erection of Western Corner of the Parade formerly obtained at the House, instead of the site

Ground cash ward of Wardley applying for a piece of land from the City Hall

24 April 1863.

Owen,

(Copy)

In 1584644

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Memorandum by the Surveyor General

Mr Owen's Letter

I am of opinion that the arrangements herein proposed can be effectively carried out. The new Harbour Master's Office may be made more convenient than at present - and much certainly the locality will be undoubtedly improved by the erection of so extensive a building.

The ground there is now waste - it is never used for Parades - and it in no manner affects the Barracks.

(Signed) Charles St. George Clovelly.

True Copy

1th May, 1863.

MAlexander

Acting Colonial Secretary

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