on the ground of

his

youth.

Mak-al-fat was, by the

Sheriff, "firmly believed to be an idiot".

In 4 who conclude the List

were retard

on the representation

of Mere Sterling, the Acting Judge,

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and Bridges, Acting Attorney General,

on the

the

ground of certain doubts

that arose in their

to trial.

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fances case,

and it

Such are the circumsta

peculiar to cach

must be added that good conduct in prison characterized the prisoners generally.

I am satisfied

that

no

mischievous consequences to society

will result

from

strictly on

respective

"who

337

the liberation of

were

dealt with

their

the merits of

cases._

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According to your

instructions

the practice of releasing prisoners on Her Most Gracious Majesty's Birthday shall be discontinued for the future.

I have the honour to be,

With the highest respect,

Sir,

Your Most Obedient

Humble Servant,

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