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sentence of death?
Has the book-shop-keeper brew paid his Bill? if so, by whom, and through whom?
1. Can you explain the distinct Statement of the order that the money was to be paid to yourself direct?
Why did your private servant accompany you to the Gaol, as stated, and is it your habit to cause him so to accompany you?
As the accusation requires a speedy settlement, be good enough to reply to this as fully and as quickly as you can.
(Signed)
True Copy)
I have &c.
W. T. Mercer,
Colonial Secretary
(Copy)
Chief Magistrate's Office,
May 20th 1866.
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Mr. &c.
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 361 of Yesterday's date, and to make the following further explanation for the satisfaction of His Excellency The Governor and the Executive Council.
For sake of brevity I beg leave to reply to your queries, seriatim, by reference, and without restating them.
Your first query—I reply that the sum of £7.2.1—that precise amount having been duly indented for in the Requisition of the ... and no doubt "approved" by the signature of ... The Honorable M.J. Mercer, Colonial Secretary.