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decision of the Council. Meanwhile, I. transmit the enclosed copies of the previous correspondence, which proves to be wholly unfounded the allegation of Mr. E. Humphreys, to . the effect that the decision of Your Lordship, as contained in

your..

despatch No 107 of 1883, had not been way

communicated to the petitioners _

in the case.

I have the honour to be, My Lord,

Your Lordship's Most Obedient Homeble bevant,

57 Bowen

Frse

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Enclosure 1.

109

Alers

The Colonial Sowetory to allows! Henry J. tokens and N. More

(Copy)

NE1186

Secretary

and others.

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Gouttensen,

Hong Kong, 12th July, 1883.

With reference to your letter:

that

of the 8th August last, & aut directed by the Governor to inform you the Secretary of State for the Colonies: has been pleased to approve of the extension of the leases of Kowloon Garden Loto to seventy five year

upon

the condition of the Lok being Me-assessed for increased promia

Mosers Henry J.

Holmes and

A. J. Alves and others

aud

?