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open for his opinion, I'm sure he would stake you were perfectly sober, upon the occasion of his Excellency's dinner as he was when speaking?
(mild, H.C.)
Copy.
Dear Sir,
0173
In 7025,792
Lawr House
2. June 1856.
your
In accordance with request conveyed through your clerk, that I should state my opinion of the circumstances out of which Mr. Anstey's charge against you has arisen. I have much pleasure in saying that I saw nothing in your
behaviour
on
the evening in question (13th May 1856) that in my opinion could justify the charge. I have no hesitation in saying that I did not consider
you
under the influence of liquor.
The double
I am dear Sir,
yours very faithfully
Signed W. Alexander Registrar
John Walter Hulme
Chief Justice.