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Hongkong, 8th June, 1842
His Excellency the Governor having desired one to furnish him with further particulars regarding the action of Pacheco and another against myself, I have now the honor to lay before you the following.
Reference to my former letter of the 13th May last,
Proceedings in the action were commenced by the plaintiffs on 27th September, 1841. The Honorable Mr. Campbell, acted as counsel on 30th November 1841 till his removal to the bench on ... 1847, to perform the duties of Chief Justice. He did require the plaintiffs to find security for the payment of costs, but subsequently by desire of Sir John Davis as Governor, directed Mr Parker the Attorney to withdraw the requisition; and the withdrawal was made accordingly on 27th ...
The Honorable Major W. Caine, Colonial Secretary.