the matter before the House of Commons. Not but I have long been satisfied that when once I have an
I have an opportunity of placing my case before the Colonial Office, I shall have little difficulty in obtaining justice, no eliciting
: justice, no closing & condemnation of the practices I have described, so highly discreditable
and injurious to the character of The service;
In conclusion,
but hope that the Government to
which this letter is addressed will mark its sense of the affair by promptly ordering me a copy of the despatch required.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
signed F. Tarrant
True Copy F. Tarrant
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Colonial Secretary's Office 21st April, 1870
I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of yesterday's date, and to refer you by desire of His Excellency the Governor to the
Colonial Office, to which more fitting application can be made in reference to events so long past than to this Government.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
(Signed) G. Secretary
M. Tarrant Esq.
True Copy
W. Tarrant