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the unreasonableness of so serious a
forfeiture taking place (a forfeiture.
which might involve the individual
in ruin) without some previous public
or private Notice being given, and
that and mere omisssion to pay
which may arise from so many
simple Causes. ---

We have the honor to be

Sir,

Your most obed. Ser'ts

[signed] Wm. Walker & Co

Agents for J.J. Whitting

[diagonal marginalia, from bottom-left corner, and crossed out by a vertical line in middle]

(The sum
herein alluded to
now comes within the
[...] to their hands & It may
therefore I presume be remembered
that the applicants have [...] to
apply for a lease under the Regulation
of 3rd March 1848, - nil payment for which they
will [...] for a proportionate amount of
the Rent paid.)

................. 23 July.

[in another hand]

Await return from Col. Sec'y Office

[marginalia, in right margin, on page turned sideways]

_________________

Recommend with fine

......... [initials] [...]

[in another hand]

Colonial Secretary

......28th Aug. / '52