left them at my disposal. I thought that
this occasion was
the best
fitted
to liberate
these men. I beg to add that they
were
not
sent
allowed to remain in the Colony but were sent from the Jail on board a Vessel proceeding
to America..
The Chief Justice
was consulted
on the subject of the liberation of all the above
18 Prisoners, and fully concurred in the
propriety of this
Measure
-
I have the honour to be,
the
With the highest respect,
Your Lordships',
Most Obedient
Humble Servant,
Lieutenant Governor Administering the Government.
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