CO129-167 - Sir Kennedy - 1874 [1-8] — Page 604

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1 . Are you aware if Her Britannie Majesty's Government lays

claim to the Pelew or Palan

especially

to the

islands, more es

island of Malakan, which

forms part of that group or if territory may be acquired there privately by means of purchase from the Kings or Rajahs of these. islands without interference with the rights of your Government? 2. In the event of the Bland of Malakan being a British- possession, what measures should be adopted to have property formerly acquired, registered and secured to the owner.

I shall esteem it a

great favor

if you would grant the above information.

I have te.

(signed) Thomas F. Cordes,

Consul.

(True Copy)

Antici

CL

leolonial Secretary.