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prise to be paid for its

· purchase.

3.

are noWTM

As the buildings

for the

required for

use

of

the Civil Government and will

probably before long have to be

pulled down to be replaced by

larger

and

more commodious.

structures I beg to recommend that this Government should be authorized to purchase this lot from the Military Authorities in accordance with the stipulation consented to in Sir. H. K. Storks'

letter

Ga 16243

letter

was

of 13th June 1873 which enclosed in Mr. Herbert's despatch

before referred to. The importance

of retaining possession of this ground has been recognized by Lord Kimberley's Despatch N. 133 of 26th Potober 1881. The Acting Colonial Secretary, Treasurer and the Surveyor General are

the

all of opinion that the Lot should be - purchased without further delay. I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Humble

Your Lordship Most bedient Hou will bevent,

Administering. the Government.