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(i).
This matter is not correctly reported. I believe the circumstances happened when Mr. Groogh Creagh was Acting Captain Superintendent, and that the report on my inquiry concerning the explanation was satisfactory. The allegation alleged by Mr Quin to have been given to him, I simply deny.
(Signed) W. M. Deane.
Captain Superintendent of Police.
2nd August 1872
(True Copy)
Min. 1. Sat.
Acting Colonial Secretary