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important information in the matter; 174 of 55 May 1856 in which the appointment of a Commission of enquiring was reported and its Report submitted; 1998 of 3rd June 1856 which refers to the same subject; and J: 103 of 16th June 1858 with which were forwarded the voluminous Documents forming the Appendix to the Report of the Commission.
As the Despatch from the Colonial Office accompanying the first of these Communications is the one received, I hope I shall be excused if I press the advisability of an early final decision on the subject, it being one of deep interest to the Colony.
I have the honour to be, With the highest respect, Sir Your most obedient Humble Servant,
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