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Court Cases, Agreements, Estimates etc re Vincenzo Gatt's properties

Case: Vincenzo gatt vs Giuseppe Zammit and Francesco Ciantar Bonnici re works on Gatt's property in Strada Maestrale 26, Vittoriosa

Examination by architect (unnamed) of dividing wall at property owned by Vincenzo Gatt at 26, Strada Maetrale Vittoriosa

Examination by F Pace Baradon of property at Vittoriosa, 26 Strada Alessandria owned by Vincenzo Gatt

Receipt of letter from Mr J Dolphin re rental of house at Vittoriosa, Strada Mastrale 26 owned by Vincenzo Gatt

Agreement between Vincenzo Gatt and Mr John HErring re letting of house in Vitoriosa Strada Maestrale & Strada Nuova No 21 and 22

Evaluation of property in Cospicua owned by Vincenzo Gatt Strada San Paolo, Vicolo Cordina 98,

List of fees for services offered to Vincenzo Gatt by Pietro Paolo Caruana from September to December 1863

Extract from the original preserved in the Superior Court Registry re mortgage...between Francesco org and Vincenzo e Marianna Gatt

Petition by VIncenzo Gatt to The Hon Major General John Davis CB asking permission to raise the new house (in Strada Nuova & Strada Maestrale 21,22,23,26 in Vittoriosa) tothe height of 42 feet above the level of Strada Nuova

Petition by VIncenzo Gatt to The Hon Major General John Davis CB asking permission to raise the new house (in Strada Nuova & Strada Maestrale 21,22,23,26 in Vittoriosa) tothe height of 42 feet above the level of Strada Nuova

Observations by Vincenzo Gatt regarding a single wall built on his property

Extract from a contract between Don Giuseppe Mursis and his sister Caterina Mursis of Vittoriosa re selling of property to Mr Giuseppe Felice

Examination and evaluation of property in Vittoriosa, Strada Palazzo Antico del Governatore and Strada San Antonio 19 & 94 by Paolo Fenech PAand commissioned by Vincenzo Gatt

Vincenzo Gatt is asking Bishop Pietro Pace to accept hypothec on building he inherited as security to postpone payment due by his daughter Emilia Gatt (Suor Agnese) to the monastery where she lives as a nun.

Vincenzo Gatt is asking Bishop Pietro Pace to accept hypothec on building he inherited as security to postpone payment due by his daughter Emilia Gatt (Suor Agnese) to the monastery where she lives as a nun.

Vincenzo Gatt is asking Bishop Pietro Pace to accept hypothec on building he inherited as security to postpone payment due by his daughter Emilia Gatt (Suor Agnese) to the monastery where she lives as a nun.

Vincenzo Gatt is asking Bishop Pietro Pace to accept hypothec on building he inherited as security to postpone payment due by his daughter Emilia Gatt (Suor Agnese) to the monastery where she lives as a nun.

Correspondence LG

Letter to Sir Arturo Mercieca from the Camera degli Architetti congratulating him on his appointment as Chief Justice

Letter of condolence sent to the widow of Giuseppe Ruggiero Busuttil on his death on 30th June 1924 aged 85

Letter to Hon Edwin Vassallo, Minister for Public Works (1927-1930) suggesting to change the title of Engineer and Architect (E&A) to Architect and Civil Engineer (A&CE) signed

Letter to Hon Edwin Vassallo, Minister for Public Works (1927-1930) thanking him for his suggestion to change the title of Engineer and Architect (E&A) to Architect and Civil Engineer (A&CE)

Draft letter signed Lorenzo Gatt to Mr Caruana, Secretary of the Chamber of Architects, re suggesting that as Secretary of the Chamber he should inform Mr Giovanni Muscat that his Lecture on Drainage and water works is in the process of being published

Draft letter signed Lorenzo Gatt to Mr Caruana, Secretary of the Chamber of Architects, re suggesting that as Secretary of the Chamber he should inform Mr Giovanni Muscat that his Lecture on Drainage and water works is in the process of being published

Draft letter by Lorenzo Gatt to Architect Albert La Ferla (1898-1942) congratulating him on behalf of the Chamber of Architects for winning an international award re Harper Area etc

Draft letter to The Daily Malta Chronicle re letter published on Harper Lane

Draft letter by Lorenzo Gatt re Tariff suggested to Government 17.10.1923 - suggestions

Letter from C Briffa, Acting Private Secretary to the Governor to Lorenzo Gatt, President of the Camera Degli Architetti, re large number of refugees from Smyrna in Malta who are being accommodated in Fort Manoel & the Lazzaretto .HE is holding a meeting to discuss the organisation of relief measures and would like Lorenzo to be present.

Letter from C Briffa, Acting Private Secretary to the Governor to Lorenzo Gatt, President of the Camera Degli Architetti, re large number of refugees from Smyrna in Malta who are being accommodated in Fort Manoel & the Lazzaretto .HE is holding a meeting to discuss the organisation of relief measures and would like Lorenzo to be present.

Letter from JA Galizia son of Emmanuele L Galizia thanking the Chamber for the thought of honouring his father's memory by the erection of the Tablet in the Addolorata Cemetery

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt, President of the Chamber of Architects (which was conceived by Arch Emm G Galizia) at the Annual Lunch

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt, President of the Chamber of Architects at the Annual Lunch

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt, President of the Chamber of Architects at the Annual General Meeting?

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt elected President of the Chamber of Architects 1921

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt, President of the Chamber of Architects at the Premises at Palazzo de la Salle, Valletta

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt, President of the Chamber of Architects regarding the Dome of the Church of st Paul's in Rabat

Report by Lorenzo Gatt President Chamber of Architect, read at Palazzo de la Salle

Report read at the General Meeting 1933 by Lorenzo Gatt, President of the Chamber of Architects

Undated Report read by Lorenzo Gatt at a Conference re the works done in these last years and their effect on the hygienic state on our Island

Undated Report by Lorenzo Gatt President Chamber of Architects

Observations read at the Annual General Meeting 1924by the president of the Chamber of Architects Lorenzo Gatt

Suggerimenti per l'aumento della provvista d'acqua by Lorenzo Gatt - undated

Report read at the General Meeting 1929 by Lorenzo Gatt, President of the Chamber of Architects

Parts of Speeches/Reports

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt at the Camera Degli Architetti on the commemoration of Architect Carmelo Mallia A&CE

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt, President of the Chamber of Architects and Annual Report 1925 + Financial Report 1925

Engineering Notes

WILLS, CONTRACTS

Original Secret Will of Lorenzo Gatt (copy of Memorandum delivered to Notary Carmelo Farrugia. Note dated 15th November 1939)

First additional testament of Lorenzo Gatt ( + note signed Calleja Decaro(?))

Third Additional Testament of Lorenzo Gatt

Fourth Additional Testament of Lorenzo Gatt

Secret notes for the guidance of the Executors of Lorenzo Gatt's wil

Other Notes re Will

Contract between Lorenzo Gatt and Enrico Carlo Vassallo on behalf of Luisa, widow of Enrico Degiorgio and daughter of The Hon Camillo Gatt re piece of land which Lorenzo Gatt bought under construction.

Contract between Lorenzo Gatt and Enrico Carlo Vassallo on behalf of Luisa, widow of Enrico Degiorgio and daughter of The Hon Camillo Gatt re piece of land which Lorenzo Gatt bought under construction.

THE WRECK OF THE ST LAURENT

Photographs of the wreck of the St Laurent

Receipts - Rosina's funeral expenses;

Copy of address delivered by HE the Governor to Heads of Departments at the Palace

Report by JA Galizia SPW - Claims against the Imperial Government which do not fall within the Arbitrator's terms of reference

Memorandum by HE th Governor re question of Lands and Buildings in Malta held by the War Department & the Admiralty

Report - Statement of Arrears due by the War Department for water supply and meter rent

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt delivered dto his employees before retiring from the Malta Civil Service.

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt in honour of Lord Kitchener who died tragically in 1916 and whom Lorenzo met in Malta when LK came for a short visit in 1912

Concise Diary of Drainage works - 1863-64, 1870, 1871, 1872, 1877, 1885, 1889-1903, 1890, 1894-96,1896, 1897, 1898, 1899-1904, 1901, 1905, 1906,1910

Drainage Works 1863-1864

Three Cities Flushing By Sea Water

Curmi Street Sewers - Estimate

engine and Pump For Marsamscetto Pumping Station - Cost

Low Level Sewer and Extention of Sewers at Curmi - Cost

Drainage of Rabato and Notabile - Cost

Drainage of Zeitun and Intercepting Sewer - Estimate

Other Drainage Works - contemplated - Estimates

List of Private Drains connected to the Main Services + report

Correspondence between Lorenzo Gatt and his cousin Joseph KE Gatt

Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo informing him that for the first time in his service he is on sick leave owing to over work, physical & mental fatigue. He will be off to the hills, Mussoorie, the to the Himalayas.

Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo informing him that for the first time in his service he is on sick leave owing to over work, physical & mental fatigue. He will be off to the hills, Mussoorie, the to the Himalayas.

Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo informing him that we will be staying in Edinburgh till the middle of May

Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo writing while it was snowing hard in Edinburgh. He writes about the return of the emigrants in dire distress. Suggesting that very young boys and girls be sent to catholic institutes in the proposed land for acclimatisation etc

Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo writing while it was snowing hard in Edinburgh. He writes about the return of the emigrants in dire distress. Suggesting that very young boys and girls be sent to catholic institutes in the proposed land for acclimatisation etc

Draft letter by Lorenzo to his cousing Joseph

Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo. Sys he is glad that he had made up his mind to have a holiday. He informs him of two exhibitions one of them at Crystal Palace. The International Medical Congress was meeting in London and he hopes to attend one of the meetings. He was glad to hear about his brothers' progress in their work etc

Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo. Sys he is glad that he had made up his mind to have a holiday. He informs him of two exhibitions one of them at Crystal Palace. The International Medical Congress was meeting in London and he hopes to attend one of the meetings. He was glad to hear about his brothers' progress in their work etc

Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo having just received Lorenzo's postcard from Naples. Joseph iis on holiday at the seaside in Edinburgh and will be touring the Highlands before returning to London to prepare for his return voyage. He will be also attending a Post-Graduate four week general course which begins he next day. etc

Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo having just received Lorenzo's postcard from Naples. Joseph iis on holiday at the seaside in Edinburgh and will be touring the Highlands before returning to London to prepare for his return voyage. He will be also attending a Post-Graduate four week general course which begins he next day. etc

Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo informing him that he had been ordered to proceed to Benares - his old station - but was promised a better location as soon as a vacancy occurs. He plans to take up the study of Hindustan and Arabic. Hopes that he will have a 3 months holiday next year and so visit Malta

Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo informing him that he had been ordered to proceed to Benares - his old station - but was promised a better location as soon as a vacancy occurs. He plans to take up the study of Hindustan and Arabic. Hopes that he will have a 3 months holiday next year and so visit Malta

Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo saying that his brother is anxious to exchange into the RAMC on account of seasickness, has not as yet heard from Edgar and John.

Draft letter by Lorenzo to Joseph informing him that Gigi has left the trenches and is attached to an artillery etc

Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo writing about the frontier campaign, about all being rationed etc

Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo telling him that his silence has made him very thoughtful. He learnt that his mother dismissed the servant and so sent 50 pounds He entreats Lorenzo to write as often as possible and give news of his family. His brothers are still persisting in their silence as if they were all dead and gone ages ago.

Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo telling him that his silence has made him very thoughtful. He learnt that his mother dismissed the servant and so sent 50 pounds He entreats Lorenzo to write as often as possible and give news of his family. His brothers are still persisting in their silence as if they were all dead and gone ages ago.

Draft letter by Lorenzo to Joseph thanking him for his two letters of the 21st and 26th Ultimo. Also mentioning the postal service, the suspension of Tancred Curmi as Chief of Police etc

Draft letter by Lorenzo to Joseph telling him about Ġiġi's brigade which took part in the tremendous struggle. He has written to John to ask him about Ġiġi's state. mentions Colonel Robertson of the Indian Medical Services who met Joseph in India.

Draft letter by Lorenzo to Joseph telling him about Ġiġi's brigade which took part in the tremendous struggle. He has written to John to ask him about Ġiġi's state. mentions Colonel Robertson of the Indian Medical Services who met Joseph in India.

Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo writing from Cherbourg on his way to London. The journey from India took seven weeks three of were wasted in Port Said waiting for boats.

Draft letter by Lorenzo to Joseph thanking him for his letter and glad that he intends to take the earliest opportunity to visit the island after his prolonged absence. He says that he rad about the strikes which took place in Glasgow and other towns in the UK etc

Draft letter by Lorenzo to Joseph thanking him for his letter and glad that he intends to take the earliest opportunity to visit the island after his prolonged absence. He says that he rad about the strikes which took place in Glasgow and other towns in the UK etc

Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo saying that reading between the lines of Lorenzo's last letter he guessed that the lectureship of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine had been filled. As yet he had received no official communication. He informed his cousin that for the last three weeks he had worked at Postgraduate and examination for membership of the Royal College of Physicians of London. which he passed.

Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo saying that reading between the lines of Lorenzo's last letter he guessed that the lectureship of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine had been filled. As yet he had received no official communication. He informed his cousin that for the last three weeks he had worked at Postgraduate and examination for membership of the Royal College of Physicians of London. which he passed.

Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo writing from Kildare, Ireland. Informs Lorenzo that he is trying to get out to India before winter closes in.

Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo telling him about Edgar that he is happy with his new appointment on the mail boat. At present Joseph is running the hospital in the absence of the CO.He hopes that he will visit his cousin during Christmas. He approached his colleagues in Malta on the subject of an exchange etc

Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo telling him about Edgar that he is happy with his new appointment on the mail boat. At present Joseph is running the hospital in the absence of the CO.He hopes that he will visit his cousin during Christmas. He approached his colleagues in Malta on the subject of an exchange etc

Draft letter by Lorenzo to Joseph

Draft letter from Lorenzo to Joseph giving him some news about his family. John is enjoying his holidays after his exams at University and the Bugeja Institute. Edgar has left for England where he met Ġiġi Strickland had returned from England and had resumed writing on local politics. Mentions the publishing of the lists of electors for the Senate and the Legislative Assembly, the news from Ireland, the rivalry between the San Lorenzo and the Dominican parties of Vittoriosa, and Giovanni Pace relative of Joseph's mother who is ill with arteriosclerosis of the brain. Re the hospital project he says that it is premature to launch such a scheme etc

Draft letter from Lorenzo to Joseph giving him some news about his family. John is enjoying his holidays after his exams at University and the Bugeja Institute. Edgar has left for England where he met Ġiġi Strickland had returned from England and had resumed writing on local politics. Mentions the publishing of the lists of electors for the Senate and the Legislative Assembly, the news from Ireland, the rivalry between the San Lorenzo and the Dominican parties of Vittoriosa, and Giovanni Pace relative of Joseph's mother who is ill with arteriosclerosis of the brain. Re the hospital project he says that it is premature to launch such a scheme etc

Draft letter by Lorenzo to Joseph telling him that he has left the service after 37 years of hard and continuous workon the organisation and development of Government engineering depts etc

Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo reminiscing his pleasant visit this time last year and hopes to repea the same experience very soon.

Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo telling him that they will be celebrating their wedding in the most simple and informal wat at a very early date. The ceremony will take place privately at the houseof the bride 15A, Strada San Nicola, Notabile. By special request of the bride he asks Lorenzo to be so kind as to witness the ceremony. The other witness will be the bride's brother.

Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo telling him that they will be celebrating their wedding in the most simple and informal wat at a very early date. The ceremony will take place privately at the houseof the bride 15A, Strada San Nicola, Notabile. By special request of the bride he asks Lorenzo to be so kind as to witness the ceremony. The other witness will be the bride's brother.

Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo confirming that the wedding will be on 20th August 1927. Ceremony begins at 8.30am at the bride's home etc

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Court Cases, Agreements, Estimates etc re Vincenzo Gatt's properties

Case: Vincenzo gatt vs Giuseppe Zammit and Francesco Ciantar Bonnici re works on Gatt's property in Strada Maestrale 26, Vittoriosa

Examination by architect (unnamed) of dividing wall at property owned by Vincenzo Gatt at 26, Strada Maetrale Vittoriosa

Examination by architect (unnamed) of dividing wall at property owned by Vincenzo Gatt at 26, Strada Maetrale Vittoriosa

Examination by F Pace Baradon of property at Vittoriosa, 26 Strada Alessandria owned by Vincenzo Gatt

Receipt of letter from Mr J Dolphin re rental of house at Vittoriosa, Strada Mastrale 26 owned by Vincenzo Gatt

Agreement between Vincenzo Gatt and Mr John HErring re letting of house in Vitoriosa Strada Maestrale & Strada Nuova No 21 and 22

Evaluation of property in Cospicua owned by Vincenzo Gatt Strada San Paolo, Vicolo Cordina 98,

List of fees for services offered to Vincenzo Gatt by Pietro Paolo Caruana from September to December 1863

Extract from the original preserved in the Superior Court Registry re mortgage...between Francesco org and Vincenzo e Marianna Gatt

Petition by VIncenzo Gatt to The Hon Major General John Davis CB asking permission to raise the new house (in Strada Nuova & Strada Maestrale 21,22,23,26 in Vittoriosa) tothe height of 42 feet above the level of Strada Nuova

Observations by Vincenzo Gatt regarding a single wall built on his property

Extract from a contract between Don Giuseppe Mursis and his sister Caterina Mursis of Vittoriosa re selling of property to Mr Giuseppe Felice

Examination and evaluation of property in Vittoriosa, Strada Palazzo Antico del Governatore and Strada San Antonio 19 & 94 by Paolo Fenech PAand commissioned by Vincenzo Gatt

Vincenzo Gatt is asking Bishop Pietro Pace to accept hypothec on building he inherited as security to postpone payment due by his daughter Emilia Gatt (Suor Agnese) to the monastery where she lives as a nun.

Vincenzo Gatt is asking Bishop Pietro Pace to accept hypothec on building he inherited as security to postpone payment due by his daughter Emilia Gatt (Suor Agnese) to the monastery where she lives as a nun.

Correspondence LG

Letter to Sir Arturo Mercieca from the Camera degli Architetti congratulating him on his appointment as Chief Justice

Letter of condolence sent to the widow of Giuseppe Ruggiero Busuttil on his death on 30th June 1924 aged 85

Letter to Hon Edwin Vassallo, Minister for Public Works (1927-1930) suggesting to change the title of Engineer and Architect (E&A) to Architect and Civil Engineer (A&CE) signed

Letter to Hon Edwin Vassallo, Minister for Public Works (1927-1930) thanking him for his suggestion to change the title of Engineer and Architect (E&A) to Architect and Civil Engineer (A&CE)

Draft letter signed Lorenzo Gatt to Mr Caruana, Secretary of the Chamber of Architects, re suggesting that as Secretary of the Chamber he should inform Mr Giovanni Muscat that his Lecture on Drainage and water works is in the process of being published

Draft letter by Lorenzo Gatt to Architect Albert La Ferla (1898-1942) congratulating him on behalf of the Chamber of Architects for winning an international award re Harper Area etc

Draft letter to The Daily Malta Chronicle re letter published on Harper Lane

Draft letter by Lorenzo Gatt re Tariff suggested to Government 17.10.1923 - suggestions

Letter from JA Galizia son of Emmanuele L Galizia thanking the Chamber for the thought of honouring his father's memory by the erection of the Tablet in the Addolorata Cemetery

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt, President of the Chamber of Architects (which was conceived by Arch Emm G Galizia) at the Annual Lunch

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt, President of the Chamber of Architects at the Annual Lunch

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt, President of the Chamber of Architects at the Annual General Meeting?

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt elected President of the Chamber of Architects 1921

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt, President of the Chamber of Architects at the Premises at Palazzo de la Salle, Valletta

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt, President of the Chamber of Architects regarding the Dome of the Church of st Paul's in Rabat

Report by Lorenzo Gatt President Chamber of Architect, read at Palazzo de la Salle

Report read at the General Meeting 1933 by Lorenzo Gatt, President of the Chamber of Architects

Undated Report read by Lorenzo Gatt at a Conference re the works done in these last years and their effect on the hygienic state on our Island

Undated Report by Lorenzo Gatt President Chamber of Architects

Observations read at the Annual General Meeting 1924by the president of the Chamber of Architects Lorenzo Gatt

Suggerimenti per l'aumento della provvista d'acqua by Lorenzo Gatt - undated

Report read at the General Meeting 1929 by Lorenzo Gatt, President of the Chamber of Architects

Parts of Speeches/Reports

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt at the Camera Degli Architetti on the commemoration of Architect Carmelo Mallia A&CE

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt, President of the Chamber of Architects and Annual Report 1925 + Financial Report 1925

Engineering Notes

WILLS, CONTRACTS

Original Secret Will of Lorenzo Gatt (copy of Memorandum delivered to Notary Carmelo Farrugia. Note dated 15th November 1939)

First additional testament of Lorenzo Gatt ( + note signed Calleja Decaro(?))

Third Additional Testament of Lorenzo Gatt

Fourth Additional Testament of Lorenzo Gatt

Secret notes for the guidance of the Executors of Lorenzo Gatt's wil

Other Notes re Will

Contract between Lorenzo Gatt and Enrico Carlo Vassallo on behalf of Luisa, widow of Enrico Degiorgio and daughter of The Hon Camillo Gatt re piece of land which Lorenzo Gatt bought under construction.

THE WRECK OF THE ST LAURENT

Photographs of the wreck of the St Laurent

Receipts - Rosina's funeral expenses;

Copy of address delivered by HE the Governor to Heads of Departments at the Palace

Report by JA Galizia SPW - Claims against the Imperial Government which do not fall within the Arbitrator's terms of reference

Memorandum by HE th Governor re question of Lands and Buildings in Malta held by the War Department & the Admiralty

Report - Statement of Arrears due by the War Department for water supply and meter rent

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt delivered dto his employees before retiring from the Malta Civil Service.

Speech by Lorenzo Gatt in honour of Lord Kitchener who died tragically in 1916 and whom Lorenzo met in Malta when LK came for a short visit in 1912

Concise Diary of Drainage works - 1863-64, 1870, 1871, 1872, 1877, 1885, 1889-1903, 1890, 1894-96,1896, 1897, 1898, 1899-1904, 1901, 1905, 1906,1910

Drainage Works 1863-1864

Three Cities Flushing By Sea Water

Curmi Street Sewers - Estimate

engine and Pump For Marsamscetto Pumping Station - Cost

Low Level Sewer and Extention of Sewers at Curmi - Cost

Drainage of Rabato and Notabile - Cost

Drainage of Zeitun and Intercepting Sewer - Estimate

Other Drainage Works - contemplated - Estimates

List of Private Drains connected to the Main Services + report

Correspondence between Lorenzo Gatt and his cousin Joseph KE Gatt

Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo informing him that for the first time in his service he is on sick leave owing to over work, physical & mental fatigue. He will be off to the hills, Mussoorie, the to the Himalayas.

Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo informing him that we will be staying in Edinburgh till the middle of May

Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo writing while it was snowing hard in Edinburgh. He writes about the return of the emigrants in dire distress. Suggesting that very young boys and girls be sent to catholic institutes in the proposed land for acclimatisation etc

Draft letter by Lorenzo to his cousing Joseph