CO129-099 - Sir Robinson - 1864 [6-8] — Page 229

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of file. This is the plan which I've been forced to adopt with respect to that portion of Causeway Bay reclaimed for the Mint as being necessary. Time being pressed it was necessary for the Government to undertake itself the reclamation about 15 acres to render available the two acres required for the Mint, and it is hoped that this outlay will be repaid hereafter by the sale of the surplus space reclaimed. But I do not think that it would be desirable to adopt this system as a general rule, as it would involve the investment for uncertain periods of a considerable capital without any certainty as to its eventual recovery.

I have the honor to be, Sir, Your Most Obedient Servant, Rennes St. Johnston. For further particulars of the proposed Work, I was at... [illegible text, likely due to OCR damage: "..."] ...in London.

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226 of file. This is the plan which I've been forced to adopt with respect to that portion of Causeway Bay reclaimed for the Mint as being necessary. Time being pressed it was necessary for the Government to undertake itself the reclamation about 15 acres to render available the two acres required for the Mint, and it is hoped that this outlay will be repaid hereafter by the sale of the surplus space reclaimed. But I do not think that it would be desirable to adopt this system as a general rule, as it would involve the investment for uncertain periods of a considerable capital without any certainty as to its eventual recovery. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your Most Obedient Servant, Rennes St. Johnston. For further particulars of the proposed Work, I was at... [illegible text, likely due to OCR damage: "..."] ...in London.
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ofile. This is the plain which I've have been forced to adopt

with respect to that portion of

now

being

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as

necessary

time pressed it was nee for the Governement to undertake itself the reclamation

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think that it would be desirable

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to adopt this system general rule, as it would

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Your Most Obrient Servant

Rennes St. Rotimon

infer clim a faller farticulars

the proped Work.

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