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50/3371.

Dr. Lang's Land order.

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It appears necessary to resubmit this case.

The Papers No. 21 state that they are issued in duplicate & that either copy being presented the other becomes void.

No. 21. Part 1. letter A. was presented with No. 8, Part 1, marked B, appointing Mr. Pettigrew, Agent, for selecting the Lands

under

[notes in left margin]

Transmitted to the Attorney & Solicitor General, as directed in the Minute on the 4th page hereof.

B. C. 11th April 1850. ...

[inserted in another hand] Enter'd ...

for the Colonial Secretary

[signed] W. Elyard Jun'r

To be ret'd [returned]

50/3945

under the order - [crossed out] (for one) ^ [added above] (the) others not having been received when these were presented the last would seem to be invalid - But with Nos. 21, part 2 now forwarded by Lyall, Scott & Co., a further document No. 1, part 1 is produced, stating that it is Dr. Lang's wish that the benefit of his purchase shall be transferred to the firm of Lyall, Bawtree & Co.

under

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Under the two first mentioned papers Nos. 21 & 8 part 1 [added above] (of Land) purchases have been made [crossed out] (to the) by the agent of Dr Lang to the extent of £406. 18. 11 & applications have been [crossed out] (P) made for the issue of Deeds in favor of several Persons who claim to be entitled to benefit in the order - altho' under the opinion of the Law Officers their preparation [crossed out] (of the Deeds) is deferred for the confirmation of Dr Lang, whose agent

made

[faint notes in left margin]

50/386

Letters ... 20 March

& ............ 8 Jan'y 1850 -

made the purchases -

In consequence of the receipt of the last Papers - parts 2 & part 1 No. 1 - Cap. Wickham has been told, on the suggestion of the Colonial Treasurer, not to allow any further purchases under the order held by Mr Pettigrew until further notice.

Under the circumstances above mentioned the question arises which is the valid copy of the order & what course the Gov't should take in the case. Perhaps the Law Officers may be consulted?

................................................................. 10 April 1850.

[notes in right margin]

Let the Crown Law Officers be consulted & requested to send in their opinions as soon as possible.

.................. [initials] ChFR ... 11[th