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No 301.

327

Sir,

Phong động

March 2nd 1887.

I have to acknowledge receipt of your letter No. 283 of yesterday's date with reference to Marine Lot #2 1844, informing me "that the Government is not prepared to make any compensation, as it does not recognize that any is due."

From this I conclude that the Government, notwithstanding the action of the Supreme Court, is satisfied that the Ground in dispute is mine, as being comprised in my lease, and consequently the question of compensation does not arise.

As it is necessary to be clear on this point, I shall be glad if the Administrator, as representing his Lessor the Crown, would state whether he has interpreted rightly the meaning of your letter now under acknowledgment.

The Honorable

I have the honor to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

(Signed) Matthew J.P. Hephens

Frederick Stewart L.L.D.

Acting Colonial Secretary

Colonial Secretary's Office

4th March, 1887.

Sir,

With reference to your letter of the 2nd instant, respecting Marine Lot No.1844, I am directed by the Officer Administering the Government to acquaint you that, as you have been already informed that the Government is not prepared to pay you compensation, as it does not recognise that any is due, His Excellency considers that it is unnecessary to state the reasons of such decision, or to furnish any explanation in reference thereto.

I have the honor to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient servant,

(Signed) Frederick Stewart

Acting Colonial Secretary

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No 301. 327 Sir, Phong động March 2nd 1887. I have to acknowledge receipt of your letter No. 283 of yesterday's date with reference to Marine Lot #2 1844, informing me "that the Government is not prepared to make any compensation, as it does not recognize that any is due." From this I conclude that the Government, notwithstanding the action of the Supreme Court, is satisfied that the Ground in dispute is mine, as being comprised in my lease, and consequently the question of compensation does not arise. As it is necessary to be clear on this point, I shall be glad if the Administrator, as representing his Lessor the Crown, would state whether he has interpreted rightly the meaning of your letter now under acknowledgment. The Honorable I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient Servant, (Signed) Matthew J.P. Hephens Frederick Stewart L.L.D. Acting Colonial Secretary Colonial Secretary's Office 4th March, 1887. Sir, With reference to your letter of the 2nd instant, respecting Marine Lot No.1844, I am directed by the Officer Administering the Government to acquaint you that, as you have been already informed that the Government is not prepared to pay you compensation, as it does not recognise that any is due, His Excellency considers that it is unnecessary to state the reasons of such decision, or to furnish any explanation in reference thereto. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant, (Signed) Frederick Stewart Acting Colonial Secretary

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No 301.

327

Sir

Phong động

March 200 1887.

me "that the r

ot have to acknowledge receipt of your letter • N° 283. of yesterday's date with reference to o Mouline Lot #2 1844, informing "Government is not prepared to make any compensation, as it does not "recognize that any is due."

From this Sconclude that the Government, notwithstanding the action of the Suprence Court, is satisfied that the Ground in dispute is mine, as being comprised in my lease, and consequently the question of... compensation does not arise...

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As it is necessary to be clear on this

the Administrellor, as representing

his

Lessor the Crown Barb

interpreted rightly the meaning of your letter now under a acknowledgquett

The Honorable

I have the honor to be

Sir,

Your most obedt Servt

(Sigued) Matthew J.P. Hephens

Frederick Stewart L.LD.

Acting Colonial Secretary

Colonial Secretary's office

4th March, 1887.

Sin

any

With reference to your letter of the 2nd instant, respecting Marine Lot No.184, Sam directed by the Officer Administering the Lovernment to a acquaint you that, as you have been already informed that the Government is not prepared to make you puy compensation, as it does not recognise n that any is due, His Excellency considers that it is unnecessary to state the reasons of such decision, or to fauish any explanation in reference

I have the honor tobe

Sin

thereto

16. & D. Repheus, Eag

Your most obedient servant (Signed) Frederick Stewart

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