Sheriffs office, Victoria, Houghton, 18th April, 1849.
In reply to the request contained in your letter of the 13th instant, I have the honour to state that I have no recollection whatever of any sum of Money having at any period been paid either into the Sheriff or Chief Magistrate's Office for or on account of the Estate of Brennan.
I have, &c.,
(Signed) Charles G. Holdforth, Sheriff.
The Honble Major J. d. Jaime, Colonial Secretary.
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J. d. Jaime Colonial Secretary.