Sir,
Wednesday, May 18th, 1853.
I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 20th instant,
As a reference home becomes necessary, may I request that His Excellency The Governor will favour me with a copy of the correspondence between himself and Mr. Anstey touching the accusations made by the latter regarding ... in order that I may ascertain the grounds upon...
The Honorable William F. Mercer, Esq., Colonial Secretary.