We respectfully submit, in whose favour we consider it to be necessary, the case we have not only in fairness to himself, but for the interests of many respectable inhabitants of this Colony, that it be brought to your Excellency's favourable consideration.
The undersigned respectfully request that a limited period of one or two months should be allowed for the settlement of his affairs, against his subsequent return, still higher securities should be obtained during such limited period.
The difference between deportation under Ordinance 12 of 1857 and the course we suggest, is such as we hope would recommend itself to your Excellency.
(Signed) Geo: Shall, S. (Liquid) Henna Tingescuill. A. Fletcher, A.P.C. Antistas, S.P. Mr. A. Boura. Wm Phobet. William T. Bridges,
J. Lapraik A. Gawford. John Day And. S. Disson. John D. Gibt, 28. F. Duncanson. C. F. Still, A.S. M. Pustais. A. P. Je Silver.
(True Copy) Homerun Colonial Secretary.