the Plaintiff and by
for
The
the
General (Mr Pauncefote)
late Defendant, the latter
very urgent for my I know that my leaving the
was very
decision.
case undecided will be a
serious
in
injury to the parties I am prevented giving Decision. I would therefore
in case
might
with respectful earnestness ask His Excellency
to permit
me
not to
cease
my judicial
functions until I shall have
an opportunity to deliver
my Judgement. If His Excellency
would accede to
my request
I would deliver Judgment
on Wednesday
or even tomorrow. As to the small difference
of the half pay for the few days,
the Acting Chief Justice can take it as from this day. I certainly would not keep it if obliged to receive it.
I am, &c.,
(Signed) John Smale,
Chief Justice.
(True Copy)
I. Garstin, Acting Colonial Secretary.