actuated, I wish it to be clearly understood, that I claim an indubitable right either to append or withhold my signature to such Letter as the one in question, without explanation or some any Cogent reasons or Motives – Nevertheless, without reasons I should hesitate to do that, which might in Any way appear discourteous either towards His Excellency or yourself.
To the subject matter of your circular it is needless to refer, for no one could be more fully alive than myself to the importance of some restrictions being placed on the sale of Ammunition at the present time and you will remember that on the 3rd instant (3 days before your Consular notification was issued) In a note to yourself, I made enquiry regarding the matter, and mentioned that Chinese were employed purchasing Gunpowder in the Colony.
Ordinance No. 8 of 1866 - has already been the subject of so much discussion, that it is needless to refer to it here, further than saying, that in common with the great majority of the...
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