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unable to state definitely why steps were not taken earlier in this matter. It is probable, however, that the Government anticipated the possibility of renewing the lease of Craigieburn o favourable terms, being aware until August last,

as stated above, that the

property

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was in the market

I have the honour to be

sir

Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,

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Mack

Administering the Government.

DRAFT.

Hong Kong No. 180

The O.A.C.

MINUTE.

Mr. Fiddian, 1317

Mr.

Johnson. 13 fs.

Mr. Cox.

Mr. Lucas.

Mr. Graham.

Mr. Wingfield.

Earl of Selborne.

Mr.

Chamberlain.

Copy of Sin H. Blake L.7.

You Hong Kong

8900

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som dess no 87 of 23

despatch No. St of

my

the tooth of April Sasky,

the summer

respecting residence of the Governor

at the beak,

I have the

Monour to request that

You will michide in the

Estimates for 18999.

new fover sidence for

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