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Company in consideration of a contribution by the admiralty

of £75,000towards the construction of the proposed deck, ins-

tead of £ 120,000 hitherta demanded. This proposal commende

itself to the Commander in chief whe has recommended its accep-

tance to the Admiralty. Should this be approved, and should

you approve of my action in the matter Sir Paul Chater hopes

se te arrange the financial question as to secure the revers-

ion of the decision of the shareholders and the construction

of the deck, which would be of great importance to the Colony

and to His Majesty's Naval forces in the East.

3.

I see no probability of the area in question being

required for any purpose other than the extension of the decks

at Hunghem.

I request that in the event of your approving of my

action the fact may be communicated to me by telegraph as

Sir Paul Chater is anxious that no time shall be les

I have the hensub te be

Sir

Your mest obedient

humble servant

Stuary Arche

Governør etc,