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fully prepared to bear testimony to what recurred at government House on the evening of the 1st instant, I must in justice to myself declare that I do not feel at liberty to detail the conversation which passed on that occasion, where Irons and myself were present as guests.
I was,
True time,
Tucking your Excellency's
concurrence in the view I take,
I am dear sir,
Your very faithfully,
(Signed) W. Woodgate
His Excellency
Sir John Bowring,
&c.
&c.
(True Copy)
Colonial Secretary
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Dear Sir,
Government House,
20th May, 1856.
The Chief Justice has complained to me of statements made by the Attorney General on the subject of occurrences which took place at Government House on Friday evening last, and your name has been mentioned to me as having given publicity to such statements. Will you oblige by informing me in writing,
Captain Watkins, R. N.