received here on the 3rd September last. Six months exactly have
and it now elapsed since that date,
be that he has altered his intention, or has been advised
that he has no legal right such as he had at one time supposed. Therefore, it may not be desirable at present to incur the expense of taking the opinion of Counsel in England on the
Case, as
suggested by Mr Pannafote. In the event, however, of its being ascertained that Mr Duddell has actually commenced legal proceedings in England, it would appear desirable that the opinion
of the ablest Counsel in the
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particular branch of law involved should be taken and sent out
promptly for the guidance of this Government, and I would
respectfully suggest that Your Lordship should give instructions to that effect.
I have the honour to be
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient
humble Servant,
Rated from Marclonell.
Governor.