might even smile at mice, and the Authorities would not interfere with him- Lord Vivian desired him to pay the fine on the ground that the point of jurisdiction can be raised whether the fine so levied proved
or not, and should the Government be dissatisfied that the proceedings were illegal and unjust, and damages consequent to the proceedings would be proved by the Governor!
Before concluding this letter, having been informed that some persons have strongly animadverted on you with reference to your conduct towards Capt. M'Leod, for what cause or reason I cannot imagine, I pray that they may be placed on my shoulders, for I have advised you from the Commencement, And if in error, I beg to submit it will be in the eyes of those who are not
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Competent judges in the matter. I procured the five hundred protest, being authorized by the Captain, and you supplied me with the money, Never heard you express a single wish to deprive Capt. M'Leod of the Command of the "Reindeer
Yours faithfully,
(Signed) G. B. Turner.
E. Jowett, Esqre
True Copy of the Loy furnished from
Colonial Secretary.