the particular acts I am to have the opportunity of explaining away if I can.
18.
In the 8th paragraph you assume that I must be familiar with the points adverted to in the charges because, I frequently examined before the recent committee of inquiry - I was there simply to answer such questions I was asked - and I know nothing of what evidence was given by others.
19.
If I have gone too fully into this matter I can only ask His Excellency to pardon me - but the seriousness of my position is my justification.
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I can offer no explanation or refutation until I see the grounds of the charges made against me - I am entitled to have them furnished to me. I respectfully request that they may be furnished. I have looked into the Rules and Regulations to ascertain my rights and privileges under existing circumstances. I find from Article 34 that any answer I may make to the charges forming the subject of the communication mentioned in Article 33, is for the consideration of the Governor - if he thinks it unsatisfactory, he will then remit the case to the Executive Council.