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Queen, requiring the immediate interference of the Authorities, who would have been "highly culpable, both legally and morally, had they deferred the interference sought. In the Sake of propriety I now forward here the documents I have the honor to enclose for Your Excellency's perusal. 1. the questions put to Mr. May, Superintendent of Police, and the Answer given by him — 2. A statement, produced by the Magistrate who adjudicated the case of Madison v. Nichols, and 3. The opinion of the Acting Attorney General, upon which I have called on the legal adviser of the Government. In sending these papers, as well as this reply, I can but trust that your Excellency will give your most serious and favorable consideration, as none would grieve more deeply than myself.
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that a course of action, prescribed to me by a strong sense of public duty should create differences, whether serious or trivial, between the representatives of our Countries, whose best and truest interests are associated with their honorable and amicable relations.
I reciprocate, with the utmost Sincerity, the assurance of personal regard conveyed in your letter, and have the honor to be,
(Signed) John Bowring.
True Copy.
Armour, Colonial Secretary.