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refused, inasmuch as that would involve the pulling down and rebuilding of a wall which would cost more than the value of the land I gained. I therefore decided to adopt the other alternative suggested by you, and to allow him One thousand and seven hundred dollars ($1,700) for the 339 square feet On the other side of the lot—that is considerably more than the market value of the land.

Mr. Howard was informed accordingly, and it was further intimated to him that, if he did not accept the offer, the $1,700 would be placed to his credit in the Treasury, and the Crown Rent deducted from it, until the sum was exhausted; after which the Government would exercise its right of re-entry on the land.

In Mr Howard's reply, which I enclose, the offer was rejected, and I then directed that he be informed that the statements

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refused, inasmuch as that would involve the pulling down and rebuilding of a wall which would cost more than the value of the land I gained. I therefore decided to adopt the other alternative suggested by you, and to allow him One thousand and seven hundred dollars ($1,700) for the 339 square feet On the other side of the lot—that is considerably more than the market value of the land. Mr. Howard was informed accordingly, and it was further intimated to him that, if he did not accept the offer, the $1,700 would be placed to his credit in the Treasury, and the Crown Rent deducted from it, until the sum was exhausted; after which the Government would exercise its right of re-entry on the land. In Mr Howard's reply, which I enclose, the offer was rejected, and I then directed that he be informed that the statements 2nd Nov 1887. 566 7. 237 Nov 1887. 8. 18th Novbr. 1887
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refused, inasmuch as that would involve the pulling down and rebuilding of a wall which would cost more than the value of the land I gained. therefore decided to adopt the other alternative suggested by you, and to allow him One thousand and seven hundred $1,700. dollars for the 339 square feet On the other side of the lot_that bring very than the market value of the considerably more. land. Mr. Howard was informed Jel 2nd Nov 1887. 566 informed accordingly, and it was further intimated to him that, if he did not accept the offer, the $1,700 would be placed to his credit in the Treasury, and the Crown Rent deducted from it, until the sum was exhausted; after which the - Government would exercise its right of re-entry In Mr Howards reply, 7. On the land. 237 nov 1887. which I enclose, the offer nel. 8. was rejected, and I then directed I him to be informed that the 1887. 18th Hovbr. 1887 statements
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refused, inasmuch as that

would involve the pulling down and rebuilding of a wall which would cost more than

the value of the land

I

gained. therefore decided to adopt

the other alternative suggested

by you,

and to allow him

One thousand and seven hundred $1,700. dollars for the 339 square feet

On

the other side of the lot_that

bring very than the market value of the

considerably more.

land.

Mr. Howard was

informed

Jel

2nd Nov 1887.

566

informed accordingly, and it

was

further intimated to him that, if he did not accept the

offer, the $1,700 would be placed to his credit in the Treasury,

and the Crown Rent deducted

from it, until the sum was exhausted; after which the - Government would exercise its right of re-entry

In Mr Howards reply,

7.

On

the land.

237 nov 1887. which I enclose, the offer

nel. 8.

was

rejected, and I then directed I him to be informed that the

1887.

18th Hovbr. 1887

statements

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