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A similar claim was advanced by the United States Consul - which was submitted to the Government and I was asked if I approved that the Spanish Consul may be informed that he is acting contrary to the law of the Colony.
I have to state that the gentleman was informed that he had no jurisdiction within this Colony.
(Signed) W.H. Alexander, Registrar.
Before writing this letter, I thought it right to consult the Acting Attorney General, and he advises me that the Spanish Consul has no power to administer the effects of these persons without the authority of the Supreme Court.
Under these circumstances, I request that you will have the kindness to lay the matter before His Excellency the Governor, in order that...