not observing what is explicitly laid down in the Colonial Regulations:
Without doubt Mr Farrants’ communication was of a purely frivolous and vexatious character and written only for the purpose of causing embarrassment,” but I hope I have shown that Sir John Bowring did not base his omission to forward it on this ground for Sir—John positively unable to send what he never received; it was impossible to comment on a bulky pamphlet of which only the first four pages were before him.
I have the honor to be, With the highest respect, Sir, Your most Obedient Humble Servant Macie