I have, &c., (signed)
M. J. Bridges, 1.04.
Jine byliny
Hemmer Esloral Leere
Secretary.
✓ (Copy)
Lis
Police Department, 29th October 1856.
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 648, dated 10th instant, enclosing certain papers relating to the case of me "Madien", Late Carpenter on board the American barque "Pioneer", and directing that Assistant Superintendent Gough be called upon to furnish such explanation thereon as he may be able to give.
In compliance, I have the honor to forward for the information of His Excellency, The Governor, the report of Mr Gough herewith, and to state in reference...
L. d'Almada & Castro, Esquire,
Officiating for the Honble the Colonial Secretary,