CO129-272 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1896 [5-9] — Page 52

small plot of land situated at Sai Wan Bay, for the purpose the graves of

of preserving the

certain relatives.

2.

The

area of the plot

desired is about two acres,

and I propose, subject to your approval, to grant Mr "Cheung Hoi a lease of it for 999 years, on payment of a crown rent at the rate of $600 per acre, but without premium, as the ground. already occupied by graves;

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the existing right of way through the plot to be re- served by the Government.

I shall be glad to

3.

receive

your

sanction to the

proposal at as

as

may

-early

a date

be convenient.

I have the honour to be,

Sir, Your Most Obedient

Humble Servant,

Within Robens 7

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