to which Dr Bridges refers. It was with great surprise I saw in a scurrilous newspaper—the Editor of which has lately quitted the Jail, having been imprisoned and fined for libel—the Government (vide Dispatch N.54 dated 25 April 1835) a verbatim copy of Mr Davies' Protest. You have had the opportunity of knowing the Despatches sent to the Colonial Office how unwarrantable are the insinuations and averments which Mr Davies has chosen to place upon record on Authority utterly worthless.
3. I have no hesitation in conveying to you an opinion that Mr. Davies' proceedings in this matter have been eminently reprehensible and erroneous. He has formed a very incorrect opinion as to his rights and duties as an Official Member of the Council—but as the subject has been brought before you by Dr. Bridges, I confine myself to an expression of my judgment, which I shall be glad to find confirmed by your superior authority. With the highest respect, Sir! Your most Obedient humble Servant, Whn Barnaz.
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