are alleged. Complaining of intention on the part of Sir John Bowring to forward certain printed papers of yours only if after full consideration he should consider it to be necessary to do so.
Sir Edward Lytton desires you to be informed that he does not clearly apprehend the exact extent of your complaint; but that he considers it premature to make any observation on it at present, previous to the receipt of the Queen v. Tarrant, together with an explanation of your object in forwarding it, and the Governor's comments on your explanation.
You are also directed by the Acting His Excellency Governor to note that the only part of your printed report on the case of Regina v. Tarrant received at this Office up to date is the introduction, p. p. 100 to 104.
I have ... since it seems probable that he may receive by an early mail the full report of the case.
True Copy
(signed)
Colonial Secretary