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I told him the Attorney General had stated so, and had said that it was in order to prevent his further exposing himself.
Your Excellency,
I am,
After dinner, I was induced to leave the table early as the hour was late.
Mary here for Mr.
Yours faithfully,
(Signed) Thos. N. Mathews.
True Copy)
Meuron
Colonial Secretary
Ji
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Dear Sir,
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Colonial Offices,
20 May, 1853
The Chief Justice has made a formal complaint regarding language held by the Attorney General at the Artillery Officers' dinner on Tuesday last. The substance of that language has, it is said, been publicly repeated by you to more than one person in the Colony.
Captain King,