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yourself. and the Chief Justice in May last, and to await your reply thereto. "My decision on the matter referred to me by both parties is that Mr Anstey make a public expression of regret to the Chief Justice for the language which he has used respecting him.
(Signed) W. J. Mercer Colonial Secretary.
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Attorney General's Office, Hongkong, 24 November 1851
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge your letter (N799) of this date, placing before me the following extract from Dispatch of the Right Honorable the Secretary of State for the Colonies, conveying Her Majesty's decision in the matter that occurred between myself and the Chief Justice in May last:
W. J. Mercer, Esquire Colonial Secretary