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of
Endeavours
Clerks
regarding the exemption of the Telegraph Company
to serve on
from liability to
The Council was of opinion
Juries unanimously
were
As such Clerks
were not exempted by law in
either India
or the Straits
Settlements, it would be
unwise to make
any
alteration in this distinction.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient
humble servant,
R. Kennedy
Governor.
Hence the names
of
the Employees of the five Telegraph Companies
(were retained) on
the List, but the
Agents or Superintendents of the respective Companies nominated Special Jurors as they were qualified for such a duty.