His Chambers.
For some what lure
I have been more than five years in this Colony and on various occasions the duty of managing the same business devolved on me
Acting as Attorney General for the third time, and I can safely refer you to the former and present heads of Government and to the former and present occupants of the Bench for their opinions
Whether the bewildered sufferer ought to have been in abler hands from the first
I shall also state that I can confidently refer to Lord Elgin and Dr. Bruce for their opinions
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As to the general terms of offering, making up a term of about eighteen months
On the inadequacy of salary, and that the propriety of conferring the benefit of the full appointment on one who has served to the extent borne the burden and heat of the day may be recognised by your Excellency
I have the honour to be
Your obedient servant,
H. M. Hill
Acting Attorney General
As to the fusion in which I have discharged the duties of the post of Clerk of the Council, I refer to the Superintendency of
And I think that Mr. Alwill, the Consul General in Japan, can testify that I commenced my duties there before he left
I venture to request that your Excellency will not overlook the services I have rendered during