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5. I should have wished to forward for the information of your Department a printed report of this trial from Commencement to its close, but the Newspapers of the Colony contained only a very partial and imperfect report of the first day's proceedings, omitting all report of the second. I accordingly called upon the Acting Attorney General who was present but not professionally engaged, for a report of the trial which he furnished.
I enclose a copy of Colonel Caine's affidavit in which the libel is set forth, together with a certificate from the Registrar of the Supreme Court shewing the verdict and Sentence in the case.
I have the honor to be,
To Colonial Secretary September 1859.
AA Lord Duke,
Your Grace's
Most Obedient Servant,
GM Robinson
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