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the subject
one
matter being
to which I have turned
attention for 4 years.
my all
and feeling
convinced that
the evil sought to be
remedied is a
a very grievous
the remedy
one and the
not
Very difficult in application.
not perhaps be
It will not
impertment to the
topic
if. I refer to what has
already taken place on this subject.
In March 1855 being then Acting Attorney General. after considerable investigation into this matter Irequested
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to the Colonial office which he be accordingly did in Despatch Nr. 69 of 18th May 1855- His Excellency The Governor also writing on the 11th and 26th June 1855. Mr George Gray
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wrote in answer on the 19th- October 1855 recommending immediate.
legislation and expressing his regret that on account of any objections felt by Sir John Bowring to the precise plan proposed