It is requested that the following 
number be quoted in the reply to this 
letter. 
No, 1779/20 
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Sir, 
I have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 16th 
December last in regard to tHe proposal to fill the Cluny Lake 
and regret until the decision of the Committee appointed to 
consider the future of the Economic Gardens is known, I am unable 
to reply to the questions raised. 
2. I would however suggest that you address Government on 
the subject pointing out the necessity for the work and requesting 
that the P.W.D. may be asked for report and estimate with a view to 
a vote being provided for the work. 
I have the honour to be, 
Sir, 
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Your obedient Servant, 
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COLONIAL ENGINEER, 
D*.Straits Settlements. 
The Director of Gardens 
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