"there has been no failure of justice from the manner in which the Depositions have been taken.
I will not, I think, surprise you at my being of opinion that the office of Chief Magistrate should be filled by a Barrister, but if it is resolved that an unprofessional gentleman should hold the office, I am not aware of any one more competent than yourself to discharge its duties.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) John Helme
W. H. Mitchell, Esq.
P.S. Perhaps this letter may spare you the trouble of addressing me officially.
A True Copy
(Signed) W. H. Mitchell.
(True Copy)
Mhurur Colonial Secretary
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