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No. 197.

Sir,

Colonial Secretary's Office,

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Hongkong, 5th February, 1890.

With reference to previous correspondence on the subject of Inland Lot 671, I am directed by the Governor to inform you that His Excellency purposes to refer the question of your claims in respect of this Lot to a Board of Arbitration to be established in the same manner as that perscribed by The Crown Lands Resumption Ordinance, 1889, to consider if any compensation should be awarded, and, if so, what.

I am to add that upon hearing from you that you agree to the course suggested, the Honourable the Acting Attorney General will be requested to settle the points for decision by the Arbitrators.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

GRANVILLE SHARP, Esq.,

&C.,

&&.,

&c.

No. 2172.

F. FLEMING,

Colonial Secretary.

Sir,

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 24th June, 1890.

I am directed by the Officer Administering the Government to inform you that His Excellency would be glad to learn whether you are willing to entertain the proposal made in the letter from this Department No. 197 of the 5th of February, for settling your claims in respect of the resumption of portion of Inland Lot No. 671.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

GRANVILLE SHARP, Esq.,

&c.,

&c.,

&c.

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W. M. DEANE,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

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