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51/3431. 7th April, 1851.

Commissr Barney Requesting authority to proceed against M Power for quarrying on Crown Land

Morton [sic] Bay, March 22 1851

Sir -

With reference to my communication of the 17th March Instant applying for an Authority to prosecute a Man of the name of Power for quarrying stone without authority. I have the honor to state for your information that the Man's name is Michael Power and not William as mentioned in my first application. You will therefore do me the honor of transmitting me an authority to prosecute in that name or if it has already been forwarded in the name of William give me authority to alter the Christian name

I have the honor to be Sir Your obedient humble Servant J Edwd Barney Commissioner of Crown Lands

The Honorable The Colonial Secretary Sydney

[margin notes: on left side] Michael Power

Mr V 7 The decision on 51/3034, is for the effect that the Justices should proceed, if the [Deed?...] was within the boundaries of the Town - upon this point however the Commissioner is silent 15"

Inform the Commr as above - ChFR 19th

Commr Barney 30 April 1851.